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

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $2,295, with most between $1,850 and $2,642 ($2,979 cash/self-pay). Based on 17 South Dakota hospitals — 163% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,518 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,295
South Dakota · $1,850–$2,642
Cash / self-pay
$2,979
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,518
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 17 South Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs

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

In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $2,295, with most between $1,850 and $2,642, based on 17 South Dakota hospitals. That's 163% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in South Dakota run around $2,979. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,518), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,518 — roughly 1.5× the $2,295 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 Dakota?

Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,295), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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