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

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,042, with most between $709 and $1,616 ($1,570 cash/self-pay). Based on 35 Washington hospitals — 19% higher than the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $2,306 (2.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,042
Washington · $709–$1,616
Cash / self-pay
$1,570
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,306
2.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 35 Washington 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 Washington — FAQs

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $1,042, with most between $709 and $1,616, based on 35 Washington hospitals. That's 19% higher than the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Washington run around $1,570. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,306), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Washington hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $2,306 — roughly 2.2× the $1,042 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 Washington?

Yes. If a Washington hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,042), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Washington hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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