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

MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $900, with most between $584 and $981 ($759 cash/self-pay). Based on 16 Phoenix hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,877 (3.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$900
Phoenix · $584–$981
Cash / self-pay
$759
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,877
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 16 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

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

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $900, with most between $584 and $981, based on 16 Phoenix hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Phoenix run around $759. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,877), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,877 — roughly 3.2× the $900 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $900), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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