Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 18,444 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.8x markup — hospitals charge $634.44 but Medicare allows only $93.05. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $61 in Idaho to $153 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 blood vessels of head without contrast (HCPCS code 70544) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $93.05, but hospitals typically charge $634.44 — a 6.8x 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 $93.05, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.61. 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 6.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $71.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $153 | $333 | 50 | 117 | +63.9% |
| New York | $140 | $977 | 1,020 | 17,782 | +50.2% |
| Hawaii | $118 | $543 | 75 | 808 | +26.9% |
| Alaska | $118 | $1,591 | 48 | 335 | +26.4% |
| Nevada | $117 | $956 | 193 | 1,715 | +26.0% |
| Arizona | $116 | $874 | 330 | 5,525 | +24.2% |
| California | $111 | $717 | 1,844 | 18,624 | +18.8% |
| Maryland | $110 | $591 | 399 | 6,347 | +18.2% |
| New Jersey | $109 | $745 | 526 | 6,208 | +16.8% |
| Florida | $102 | $769 | 1,395 | 13,747 | +9.1% |
| Washington | $98 | $588 | 382 | 2,873 | +5.1% |
| District of Columbia | $96 | $482 | 57 | 1,254 | +2.8% |
| Colorado | $95 | $602 | 297 | 1,966 | +2.6% |
| Wyoming | $95 | $819 | 45 | 236 | +1.9% |
| Maine | $90 | $464 | 85 | 794 | -3.0% |
| Oregon | $87 | $542 | 215 | 1,488 | -6.6% |
| Connecticut | $86 | $561 | 255 | 1,823 | -8.1% |
| Texas | $84 | $669 | 1,195 | 10,795 | -9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $84 | $477 | 69 | 425 | -9.8% |
| South Carolina | $82 | $589 | 290 | 2,436 | -11.5% |
| Alabama | $82 | $514 | 393 | 3,826 | -11.7% |
| Minnesota | $82 | $552 | 666 | 6,482 | -12.1% |
| Massachusetts | $81 | $544 | 552 | 6,887 | -12.9% |
| Virginia | $80 | $607 | 444 | 5,813 | -13.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $78 | $523 | 849 | 8,520 | -16.4% |
| Georgia | $77 | $546 | 530 | 5,094 | -16.9% |
| Michigan | $77 | $421 | 429 | 4,019 | -17.6% |
| Tennessee | $77 | $539 | 491 | 3,221 | -17.7% |
| North Carolina | $76 | $506 | 608 | 7,121 | -18.3% |
| Louisiana | $73 | $462 | 292 | 1,410 | -21.1% |
| Utah | $73 | $535 | 166 | 1,008 | -22.0% |
| South Dakota | $72 | $360 | 60 | 417 | -22.2% |
| Montana | $72 | $374 | 66 | 448 | -22.6% |
| North Dakota | $72 | $399 | 60 | 623 | -22.7% |
| Kansas | $72 | $373 | 165 | 1,143 | -22.7% |
| Illinois | $72 | $498 | 742 | 6,153 | -22.9% |
| New Mexico | $72 | $491 | 74 | 377 | -23.1% |
| Arkansas | $71 | $459 | 146 | 774 | -24.0% |
| Iowa | $70 | $435 | 163 | 772 | -24.3% |
| Indiana | $70 | $432 | 319 | 1,810 | -24.7% |
| Wisconsin | $69 | $828 | 416 | 2,213 | -26.3% |
| West Virginia | $68 | $451 | 89 | 449 | -27.0% |
| Kentucky | $68 | $357 | 215 | 1,368 | -27.2% |
| Delaware | $68 | $312 | 63 | 1,829 | -27.2% |
| Nebraska | $67 | $327 | 126 | 834 | -27.9% |
| Missouri | $66 | $361 | 363 | 2,894 | -28.6% |
| Ohio | $66 | $410 | 619 | 5,999 | -28.6% |
| New Hampshire | $66 | $683 | 108 | 938 | -28.8% |
| Oklahoma | $64 | $429 | 177 | 825 | -30.9% |
| Vermont | $63 | $300 | 28 | 231 | -32.3% |
| Mississippi | $62 | $409 | 156 | 1,165 | -33.2% |
| Idaho | $61 | $376 | 80 | 377 | -34.3% |
⚠️ 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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