Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 12,581 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.6x markup — hospitals charge $1,225 but Medicare allows only $186.01. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $111 in Vermont to $355 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 bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast (HCPCS code 70543) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $186.01, but hospitals typically charge $1,225 — a 6.6x 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 $186.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $37.20. 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 6.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $144.38 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $355 | $459 | 14 | 28 | +90.7% |
| New Jersey | $264 | $1,584 | 336 | 2,138 | +42.2% |
| Maryland | $258 | $1,390 | 273 | 2,339 | +38.5% |
| Nevada | $252 | $1,522 | 118 | 568 | +35.5% |
| New York | $231 | $1,637 | 761 | 7,221 | +24.0% |
| District of Columbia | $227 | $1,193 | 43 | 401 | +22.0% |
| California | $223 | $1,427 | 1,330 | 9,308 | +19.8% |
| Florida | $216 | $1,593 | 848 | 5,207 | +15.9% |
| Minnesota | $205 | $1,809 | 448 | 2,027 | +10.4% |
| Arizona | $205 | $1,363 | 238 | 1,848 | +10.3% |
| Wyoming | $204 | $1,237 | 30 | 86 | +9.9% |
| Alaska | $199 | $1,936 | 37 | 226 | +6.9% |
| New Mexico | $194 | $1,606 | 59 | 268 | +4.5% |
| Rhode Island | $187 | $1,049 | 45 | 198 | +0.7% |
| Connecticut | $180 | $1,178 | 182 | 905 | -3.5% |
| Texas | $175 | $1,254 | 882 | 5,832 | -5.9% |
| Washington | $175 | $932 | 287 | 1,442 | -6.0% |
| Hawaii | $173 | $697 | 38 | 179 | -6.9% |
| Virginia | $173 | $1,347 | 278 | 1,707 | -7.0% |
| Maine | $171 | $936 | 58 | 303 | -8.1% |
| Alabama | $168 | $931 | 213 | 761 | -9.5% |
| Georgia | $168 | $1,089 | 336 | 1,621 | -9.9% |
| Colorado | $167 | $921 | 231 | 1,385 | -10.1% |
| South Carolina | $166 | $1,328 | 179 | 886 | -10.6% |
| Massachusetts | $165 | $1,012 | 410 | 3,258 | -11.3% |
| Kentucky | $163 | $969 | 137 | 495 | -12.3% |
| Tennessee | $162 | $1,009 | 288 | 1,219 | -13.1% |
| Oregon | $154 | $810 | 136 | 672 | -17.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $154 | $875 | 600 | 3,866 | -17.4% |
| Kansas | $150 | $755 | 116 | 458 | -19.2% |
| Louisiana | $150 | $875 | 197 | 577 | -19.5% |
| Delaware | $149 | $732 | 48 | 394 | -19.8% |
| Indiana | $148 | $944 | 199 | 837 | -20.2% |
| North Carolina | $145 | $957 | 411 | 1,846 | -22.3% |
| Oklahoma | $142 | $827 | 110 | 381 | -23.7% |
| Illinois | $141 | $967 | 532 | 2,946 | -24.3% |
| West Virginia | $138 | $1,023 | 81 | 233 | -25.6% |
| Montana | $138 | $809 | 44 | 229 | -25.7% |
| Iowa | $135 | $752 | 123 | 468 | -27.3% |
| North Dakota | $135 | $682 | 38 | 238 | -27.5% |
| South Dakota | $135 | $685 | 44 | 155 | -27.5% |
| Mississippi | $134 | $1,060 | 104 | 349 | -28.0% |
| New Hampshire | $133 | $1,298 | 93 | 360 | -28.6% |
| Arkansas | $132 | $571 | 122 | 584 | -29.1% |
| Michigan | $131 | $688 | 319 | 1,576 | -29.8% |
| Nebraska | $130 | $664 | 93 | 431 | -30.0% |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $1,465 | 263 | 1,080 | -30.0% |
| Utah | $127 | $701 | 116 | 464 | -31.9% |
| Ohio | $125 | $752 | 355 | 1,686 | -32.8% |
| Missouri | $123 | $659 | 243 | 1,074 | -33.6% |
| Idaho | $120 | $703 | 56 | 194 | -35.3% |
| Vermont | $111 | $533 | 24 | 169 | -40.5% |
⚠️ 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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