Mri scan of abdomen without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 17,328 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $606.58 but Medicare allows only $95.92. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 abdomen without contrast (HCPCS code 74181) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $95.92, but hospitals typically charge $606.58 — a 6.3x 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 $95.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.18. 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 6.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $73.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $128 | $254 | 65 | 168 | +33.0% |
| New York | $123 | $758 | 1,046 | 7,962 | +28.1% |
| New Jersey | $121 | $787 | 492 | 3,017 | +26.7% |
| Maryland | $118 | $552 | 387 | 3,094 | +22.5% |
| District of Columbia | $115 | $670 | 58 | 375 | +19.7% |
| Florida | $112 | $758 | 1,319 | 8,874 | +16.6% |
| California | $110 | $674 | 1,972 | 13,692 | +14.3% |
| Alaska | $109 | $921 | 59 | 243 | +13.4% |
| Arizona | $107 | $764 | 308 | 2,320 | +11.8% |
| Nevada | $104 | $756 | 171 | 1,187 | +8.5% |
| Wyoming | $100 | $876 | 40 | 184 | +4.1% |
| Massachusetts | $98 | $621 | 500 | 3,548 | +1.9% |
| Rhode Island | $98 | $555 | 71 | 482 | +1.9% |
| Idaho | $97 | $581 | 81 | 372 | +1.4% |
| Delaware | $97 | $455 | 57 | 588 | +0.9% |
| Washington | $96 | $490 | 380 | 2,200 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $96 | $565 | 223 | 1,039 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $91 | $614 | 417 | 2,444 | -4.8% |
| Colorado | $90 | $521 | 296 | 1,618 | -6.0% |
| New Mexico | $89 | $678 | 111 | 653 | -6.8% |
| Texas | $89 | $707 | 1,238 | 7,616 | -7.0% |
| Illinois | $86 | $635 | 790 | 4,686 | -10.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $85 | $451 | 780 | 5,068 | -10.9% |
| Hawaii | $85 | $463 | 53 | 284 | -11.0% |
| Tennessee | $85 | $525 | 406 | 2,000 | -11.5% |
| Montana | $85 | $335 | 50 | 223 | -11.7% |
| Iowa | $84 | $551 | 130 | 586 | -12.6% |
| Vermont | $83 | $576 | 36 | 201 | -13.6% |
| Minnesota | $83 | $473 | 590 | 2,724 | -13.6% |
| Kansas | $83 | $351 | 154 | 834 | -13.9% |
| Oregon | $81 | $405 | 207 | 886 | -15.1% |
| Georgia | $81 | $542 | 420 | 2,487 | -15.5% |
| Alabama | $81 | $431 | 276 | 1,002 | -15.7% |
| Nebraska | $81 | $411 | 111 | 500 | -16.0% |
| North Carolina | $80 | $513 | 496 | 3,401 | -16.3% |
| New Hampshire | $80 | $697 | 110 | 763 | -16.4% |
| South Carolina | $79 | $592 | 244 | 1,548 | -17.2% |
| Kentucky | $79 | $390 | 187 | 855 | -17.7% |
| Maine | $78 | $362 | 83 | 446 | -18.3% |
| Ohio | $77 | $496 | 489 | 2,837 | -19.2% |
| Mississippi | $77 | $560 | 123 | 661 | -19.4% |
| Missouri | $77 | $412 | 320 | 1,842 | -19.5% |
| Louisiana | $77 | $451 | 270 | 1,152 | -19.6% |
| Indiana | $76 | $449 | 277 | 1,469 | -20.7% |
| Michigan | $75 | $385 | 400 | 1,709 | -21.9% |
| Wisconsin | $75 | $842 | 320 | 1,327 | -22.1% |
| Utah | $73 | $488 | 117 | 425 | -23.5% |
| South Dakota | $73 | $334 | 46 | 214 | -23.5% |
| Oklahoma | $72 | $390 | 199 | 1,186 | -25.4% |
| North Dakota | $72 | $389 | 52 | 159 | -25.4% |
| Arkansas | $71 | $310 | 188 | 1,144 | -26.5% |
| West Virginia | $66 | $300 | 94 | 483 | -30.9% |
⚠️ 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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