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

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $836, with most between $493 and $2,049 ($2,020 cash/self-pay). Based on 100 Wisconsin hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $873. Hospital list charges run about $3,550 (4.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$836
Wisconsin · $493–$2,049
Cash / self-pay
$2,020
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,550
4.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 100 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) is about $836, with most between $493 and $2,049, based on 100 Wisconsin hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $873.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) in Wisconsin run around $2,020. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,550), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the lower extremity (not joint) run about $3,550 — roughly 4.2× the $836 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $836), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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