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

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $720, with most between $458 and $1,262 ($2,079 cash/self-pay). Based on 376 Texas hospitals — 18% lower than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $4,082 (5.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$720
Texas · $458–$1,262
Cash / self-pay
$2,079
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,082
5.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 376 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $720, with most between $458 and $1,262, based on 376 Texas hospitals. That's 18% lower than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Texas run around $2,079. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,082), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $4,082 — roughly 5.7× the $720 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $720), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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