MRI Cost in Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL

How much does a mri cost without insurance in Fort Myers-Cape Coral?

At HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, the only hospital with data on this page, the published cash price is $7,665.63 for MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551) and $11,566.04 for MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast (72148). Both rows have a published cash price, so no cash prices are missing here. These amounts are facility charges only. Professional fees, such as the radiologist who interprets the images, are billed separately and are not included in these figures.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge is the hospital's full list price, set before negotiated discounts. At HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, the cash price is 100% of the gross charge for both codes, so there is no gap between the two on this page. The cash price is $7,665.63 for 70551 and $11,566.04 for 72148, matching the gross charges exactly. The hospital's file shows no self-pay discount for these codes. The insured rates are the figures that fall below gross: $517.79 to $7,052.38 for 70551 and $517.79 to $10,640.76 for 72148.

Does insurance cover a mri?

Whether insurance applies to an MRI depends on the specific plan, so the plan itself is the source for coverage details. The hospital's file lists insured rates for both codes: $517.79 to $7,052.38 for MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551) and $517.79 to $10,640.76 for MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast (72148). People on a high-deductible plan who have not met the deductible usually pay the plan's negotiated rate for the facility charge. The negotiated rate varies by insurer and network, so the amount owed can differ from plan to plan.

Are there additional fees beyond the mri facility charge?

The facility charge on this page is only one part of the total bill for an MRI. A separate professional fee is typically billed by the radiologist who reads and reports on the images. Other separate bills may come from an ordering physician's office visit, a contrast agent if one is used, anesthesia or sedation if applicable, and any additional imaging or follow-up services. Billing arrangements differ by hospital and physician group, so an itemized bill or a request for an estimate can show which charges are included.

What is the cash price for an MRI brain without contrast (70551) at HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital?

The published cash price for CPT 70551 at HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is $7,665.63. That matches the gross charge, so no self-pay discount is published for this code. The figure is a facility charge only. Separate professional fees, such as a radiologist's reading, are not included in this number.

What is the cash price for an MRI lumbar spine (72148) in Fort Myers-Cape Coral?

At HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, the only hospital with data on this page, the cash price for MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast (72148) is $11,566.04. It equals the gross charge, so no self-pay discount is published. This is a facility charge only, and no row on this page is missing a price.

What are the lowest and highest MRI prices published in Fort Myers-Cape Coral?

On this page, cash prices run from $7,665.63 for MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551) to $11,566.04 for MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast (72148). Both come from HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, the only hospital with data here. These are facility charges only and do not include separate physician fees.

What is the difference between CPT 70551 and 72148 on this Cape Coral and Fort Myers MRI page?

CPT 70551 is MRI Brain Without Contrast, and 72148 is MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast. At HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, 70551 lists a gross and cash charge of $7,665.63, while 72148 lists $11,566.04. Both figures are facility charges only, and neither code has a missing price on this page.