MRI of the pelvis with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1980 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,076 — about 7.7× the Medicare rate ($268). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($536).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,731 list price could save about $1,655 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Memorial Hospital District | Gordon, NE | $321 | $301 | — | 105 min | 15.4% |
| Medical Center Barbour | Eufaula, AL | $321 | $343 | — | 170 min | — |
| Bayamon Medical Center | Bayamon, PR | $325 | $537 | — | 285 min | 15.8% |
| Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth, KS | $328 | $345 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | 15.5% |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | $328 | $416 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | 14.7% |
| East Liverpool City Hospital | East Liverpool, OH | $328 | $378 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 15.7% |
| Coshocton Regional Medical Center | Coshocton, OH | $328 | $484 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | 15.0% |
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | Bolivar, MO | $329 | $372 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | 14.6% |
| Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol, PA | $343 | $360 | ★ 3/5 | 154 min | 15.2% |
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston, ME | $344 | $344 | ★ 4/5 | 239 min | 14.5% |
| Lake Huron Medical Center | Port Huron, MI | $345 | $346 | ★ 4/5 | 169 min | 14.6% |
| Garden City Hospital | Garden City, MI | $346 | $346 | ★ 2/5 | 108 min | 16.3% |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park, MN | $346 | $378 | ★ 3/5 | 252 min | 15.4% |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $347 | $421 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.0% |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $347 | $421 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 13.5% |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale, GA | $348 | $348 | ★ 1/5 | 260 min | 15.5% |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | Newnan, GA | $348 | $348 | ★ 5/5 | — | 15.7% |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches, LA | $348 | $348 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | 15.4% |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | Harlingen, TX | $348 | $453 | ★ 2/5 | 154 min | 14.6% |
| Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco, TX | $348 | $366 | ★ 5/5 | 141 min | 14.4% |
| Mission Regional Medical Center | Mission, TX | $348 | $517 | ★ 4/5 | 151 min | 15.2% |
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $348 | $349 | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 13.7% |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite, TX | $348 | $366 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | 14.8% |
| Harlingen Medical Center | Harlingen, TX | $348 | $453 | ★ 4/5 | 163 min | 14.6% |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $350 | $3,683 | ★ 5/5 | — | 14.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for MRI of the pelvis with contrast
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,076; Medicare pays $268.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 16 |
$67 – $346 |
| Highmark | 98 |
$193 – $760 |
| Amerigroup | 157 |
$277 – $882 |
| Devoted Health | 162 |
$324 – $418 |
| Priority Health | 48 |
$118 – $2,631 |
| Medicaid | 288 |
$163 – $1,786 |
| Medicare | 464 |
$250 – $1,008 |
| Tricare / VA | 341 |
$252 – $3,173 |
| SelectHealth | 42 |
$335 – $2,637 |
| Molina Healthcare | 497 |
$170 – $1,611 |
| AmeriHealth | 191 |
$117 – $1,158 |
| Geisinger | 57 |
$117 – $1,314 |
| Anthem | 492 |
$189 – $1,723 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 663 |
$195 – $1,863 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 83 |
$312 – $1,809 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$423 – $4,351 |
| UCare | 60 |
$141 – $3,273 |
| EmblemHealth | 53 |
$423 – $1,187 |
| Oscar Health | 136 |
$233 – $1,464 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 44 |
$203 – $2,745 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1277 |
$250 – $2,698 |
| Independent Health | 23 |
$372 – $893 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 199 |
$358 – $4,068 |
| Cigna | 998 |
$340 – $4,068 |
| MVP Health Care | 63 |
$213 – $3,646 |
| Humana | 889 |
$250 – $2,256 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1082 |
$277 – $3,550 |
| HealthPartners | 192 |
$168 – $3,316 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 121 |
$537 – $4,011 |
| Aetna | 1241 |
$247 – $3,769 |
| Medica | 166 |
$211 – $3,509 |
| Security Health Plan | 49 |
$187 – $2,894 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 58 |
$263 – $3,955 |
| Health Net | 271 |
$325 – $7,761 |
| Healthcare Highways | 33 |
$338 – $3,567 |
| Coventry | 124 |
$325 – $5,164 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$1,080 – $3,533 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 750 |
$682 – $6,264 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $400 |
| Rhode Island | $653 |
| Tennessee | $814 |
| Alabama | $856 |
| Louisiana | $944 |
| Arizona | $989 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imtiaz Qureshi, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Cupertino, CA | 50 |
| Burton Cohen, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | New York, NY | 44 |
| David Spencer, M.D. | Urology | Ocean Springs, MS | 31 |
| Kumaresan Sandrasegaran, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Scottsdale, AZ | 22 |
| Joseph Schultz, M.D. | Urology | Mobile, AL | 19 |
| Alvin Silva, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Scottsdale, AZ | 18 |
| Mark Lyell, MD | Urology | Ocean Springs, MS | 17 |
| Aleksandr Morim, M.D. M.B.A | Diagnostic Radiology | Bronx, NY | 15 |
| Patrick Navin, MB BCH BAO | Diagnostic Radiology | Rochester, MN | 13 |
| Jin Yu, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Richmond, VA | 12 |
| William Hughes, MD | Urology | Gulfport, MS | 11 |
Does Medicare cover MRI of the pelvis with contrast?
Yes — Medicare generally covers MRI of the pelvis with contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $268. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $54 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1980 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,076, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,731, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $799, a Medicare rate of about $268. Most cash prices fall between $632 and $5,353 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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