How much does an MRI of the lower extremity cost in Pennsylvania?

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · State: Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,011, with most between $594 and $1,683 ($1,656 cash/self-pay). Based on 136 Pennsylvania hospitals — 16% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,270 (3.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,011
Pennsylvania · $594–$1,683
Cash / self-pay
$1,656
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,270
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 136 Pennsylvania hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in Pennsylvania — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,011, with most between $594 and $1,683, based on 136 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 16% higher than the national typical of $873.

How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost without insurance in Pennsylvania?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Pennsylvania run around $1,656. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,270), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Pennsylvania hospital bill for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) so high?

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,270 — roughly 3.2× the $1,011 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,011), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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