Jeanne Pinder
SUMMARY: Dear Insurance Co., Patient X called and he wants to know why you’re paying $425 and $2,530 for the same thing. Keep reading for a mini-mystery story, or… CLICK HERE FOR PRICES
Jeanne Pinder
SUMMARY: Online health-cost pricing tools pop up every day, a reflection of the changing marketplace, and the way transparency in costs is rolling over the industry like an irresistible force. Some are better than others. We were interested, then, to see this Texas pricing tool.
Jeanne Pinder
SUMMARY: How much does an MRI cost the government? Well, in Puerto Rico it’s $307, and in San Francisco it’s $570. Those are the prices paid by Medicare, the federal program for the elderly and disabled. Our awesome search tool will tell you that. Here’s how to find out: Click here to read more, or … […]
Jeanne Pinder
Of course, no one shops for health-care services on price alone. Still, we’re interested to see how many service providers are posting prices. This one, Northwest MRI in Lebanon, Ore., about 50 miles south of Portland, offers a $485 MRI and is clearly competing on price. The site says, “our top priority is to […]
Jeanne Pinder
Continuing our series of “how much does an MRI cost?” postings, we offer this screen shot from a Metairie, La., provider. We haven’t checked the prices, though we notice that they are asking people to share the page. If you have experience with providers on this chart, please let us know. This is from Doctors […]
Elizabeth Celms
SUMMARY: How much does an MRI cost? The short answer: It can cost $295, or upwards of $3,000. It depends on the body part, and on where you go, and on other factors. There may also be additional fees: read about them below. Here’s Part 1 of “How much does an MRI cost?”
Elizabeth Celms
Summary: The cash prices for a lower back MRI range from less than $300 to more than $6,000. Different places charge very different prices for an MRI. Keep reading for more locations and advice, or… CLICK HERE FOR PRICES
