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

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

In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,246, with most between $645 and $1,468 ($1,932 cash/self-pay). Based on 51 Virginia hospitals — 43% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,865 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,246
Virginia · $645$1,468
Cash / self-pay
$1,932
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,865
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 51 Virginia 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 Virginia — FAQs

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

In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,246, with most between $645 and $1,468, based on 51 Virginia hospitals. That's 43% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Virginia run around $1,932. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,865), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Virginia hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,865 — roughly 3.1× the $1,246 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 Virginia?

Yes. If a Virginia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,246), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Virginia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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