How much does an MRI of the lower extremity cost in San Antonio?
MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) · CPT 73718 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $408, with most between $343 and $709 ($8,913 cash/self-pay). Based on 39 San Antonio hospitals — 53% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $8,920 (21.9× higher).
Source: medians across 39 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $408, with most between $343 and $709, based on 39 San Antonio hospitals. That's 53% lower than the national typical of $873.
How much does an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in San Antonio run around $8,913. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,920), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $8,920 — roughly 21.9× the $408 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $408), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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