Mri scan of blood vessels of head before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 6,659 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,119 but Medicare allows only $148.40. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $63 in Mississippi to $344 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of blood vessels of head before and after contrast (HCPCS code 70546) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $148.40, but hospitals typically charge $1,119 — a 7.5x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $148.40, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.68. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 7.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $115.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $344 | $350 | 9 | 11 | +132.1% |
| Nevada | $275 | $1,566 | 58 | 228 | +85.4% |
| New Jersey | $231 | $1,468 | 201 | 676 | +55.5% |
| New York | $228 | $1,693 | 462 | 1,787 | +53.9% |
| California | $204 | $1,536 | 735 | 2,782 | +37.7% |
| Florida | $201 | $1,838 | 440 | 1,325 | +35.7% |
| Alaska | $194 | $3,516 | 19 | 60 | +30.6% |
| Maryland | $175 | $1,073 | 154 | 575 | +17.6% |
| Arizona | $172 | $1,208 | 152 | 834 | +16.1% |
| Texas | $171 | $1,372 | 426 | 1,441 | +15.4% |
| Minnesota | $150 | $1,585 | 228 | 511 | +0.9% |
| Colorado | $145 | $826 | 125 | 252 | -2.4% |
| Alabama | $143 | $1,008 | 87 | 237 | -3.9% |
| Connecticut | $138 | $799 | 105 | 302 | -7.2% |
| Tennessee | $137 | $1,141 | 130 | 325 | -8.0% |
| Virginia | $135 | $1,262 | 198 | 727 | -9.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $133 | $795 | 291 | 806 | -10.6% |
| Rhode Island | $129 | $757 | 25 | 73 | -13.3% |
| District of Columbia | $126 | $808 | 21 | 48 | -15.3% |
| Delaware | $122 | $678 | 34 | 139 | -17.6% |
| Arkansas | $119 | $635 | 58 | 156 | -19.9% |
| Massachusetts | $116 | $755 | 178 | 426 | -22.2% |
| Montana | $114 | $917 | 21 | 37 | -23.4% |
| North Carolina | $113 | $816 | 199 | 483 | -24.0% |
| Oregon | $112 | $739 | 77 | 172 | -24.8% |
| Washington | $106 | $533 | 104 | 415 | -28.5% |
| New Hampshire | $103 | $1,567 | 29 | 54 | -30.3% |
| South Carolina | $102 | $840 | 98 | 293 | -31.1% |
| Georgia | $100 | $621 | 186 | 648 | -32.8% |
| Indiana | $99 | $771 | 98 | 249 | -33.2% |
| Ohio | $97 | $847 | 217 | 623 | -34.3% |
| Illinois | $92 | $702 | 356 | 1,485 | -38.0% |
| Kansas | $92 | $411 | 67 | 190 | -38.1% |
| Michigan | $92 | $497 | 239 | 669 | -38.2% |
| West Virginia | $91 | $659 | 32 | 63 | -38.6% |
| Missouri | $90 | $709 | 131 | 473 | -39.6% |
| Louisiana | $81 | $423 | 56 | 100 | -45.7% |
| Utah | $77 | $573 | 44 | 78 | -47.9% |
| Wisconsin | $77 | $1,069 | 171 | 783 | -48.5% |
| Nebraska | $75 | $361 | 41 | 161 | -49.6% |
| Kentucky | $74 | $401 | 51 | 142 | -50.2% |
| Iowa | $72 | $485 | 77 | 637 | -51.6% |
| Wyoming | $69 | $435 | 12 | 21 | -53.3% |
| North Dakota | $69 | $282 | 17 | 64 | -53.5% |
| Vermont | $69 | $353 | 9 | 23 | -53.7% |
| South Dakota | $68 | $197 | 13 | 49 | -54.0% |
| Maine | $68 | $264 | 9 | 16 | -54.0% |
| Hawaii | $68 | $337 | 14 | 31 | -54.2% |
| New Mexico | $68 | $504 | 20 | 54 | -54.2% |
| Idaho | $67 | $517 | 21 | 22 | -54.8% |
| Oklahoma | $67 | $311 | 40 | 94 | -54.9% |
| Mississippi | $63 | $382 | 17 | 32 | -57.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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