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

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $744, with most between $457 and $1,141 ($2,178 cash/self-pay). Based on 31 South Carolina hospitals — 15% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,351 (4.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$744
South Carolina · $457–$1,141
Cash / self-pay
$2,178
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,351
4.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 31 South Carolina 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 South Carolina — FAQs

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $744, with most between $457 and $1,141, based on 31 South Carolina hospitals. That's 15% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in South Carolina run around $2,178. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,351), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,351 — roughly 4.5× the $744 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $744), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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