What have people been charged for an MRI?

Question

I did research and found the average to be $1500. The hospital that did the MRI for me charged the insurance company $6000, just for the MRI piece. My insurance sucks, so i know i am going to have to pay most of this. Has anyone been charged this much?

Answer 1

What country are you in? I've heard in Canada the cost of an MRI from a private clinic is around $600-700, but also depending on the body part.

Answer 2

$1500 is typical.  If you had the MRI done in network, the radiologist can't balance bill you over the contracted amount.  If they bill you, call your insurance carrier to see what your responsibility is for the claim.  Providers are notorious for balance billing when they shouldn't.  Most people just pay the bill and don't check on it with their carrier.