Mri scan of blood vessels of neck before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 10,202 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $913.58 but Medicare allows only $148.83. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $82 in Vermont to $223 in New York. 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 neck before and after contrast (HCPCS code 70549) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $148.83, but hospitals typically charge $913.58 — a 6.1x 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 $148.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.77. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $116.28 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $223 | $1,323 | 579 | 2,700 | +49.5% |
| Florida | $201 | $1,429 | 725 | 2,806 | +35.2% |
| Maryland | $186 | $1,077 | 195 | 853 | +25.1% |
| Arizona | $183 | $1,288 | 191 | 1,024 | +23.2% |
| District of Columbia | $183 | $923 | 34 | 137 | +22.7% |
| Texas | $178 | $1,131 | 657 | 2,501 | +19.9% |
| California | $177 | $1,109 | 1,021 | 4,575 | +18.6% |
| New Jersey | $173 | $910 | 308 | 1,500 | +16.4% |
| Nevada | $170 | $1,006 | 75 | 182 | +14.1% |
| Wyoming | $163 | $1,591 | 31 | 121 | +9.3% |
| Alaska | $161 | $1,338 | 27 | 122 | +8.4% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $788 | 43 | 140 | +5.6% |
| Colorado | $154 | $824 | 193 | 570 | +3.6% |
| Hawaii | $153 | $667 | 30 | 66 | +2.6% |
| Oregon | $146 | $843 | 146 | 548 | -2.1% |
| Massachusetts | $143 | $805 | 367 | 1,980 | -3.6% |
| New Mexico | $138 | $1,056 | 36 | 102 | -7.1% |
| Washington | $138 | $719 | 229 | 856 | -7.5% |
| Alabama | $137 | $799 | 172 | 502 | -7.8% |
| Connecticut | $134 | $717 | 139 | 442 | -9.7% |
| West Virginia | $131 | $677 | 51 | 108 | -11.9% |
| Utah | $131 | $809 | 101 | 277 | -11.9% |
| Tennessee | $130 | $753 | 179 | 484 | -12.3% |
| Minnesota | $130 | $837 | 486 | 3,173 | -12.4% |
| North Carolina | $128 | $876 | 353 | 1,315 | -13.8% |
| Virginia | $128 | $775 | 276 | 1,891 | -14.1% |
| Arkansas | $127 | $699 | 65 | 141 | -14.7% |
| South Carolina | $126 | $871 | 165 | 509 | -15.3% |
| Michigan | $124 | $536 | 266 | 1,066 | -16.6% |
| Kansas | $123 | $554 | 109 | 435 | -17.7% |
| North Dakota | $122 | $603 | 29 | 122 | -18.4% |
| Georgia | $121 | $753 | 265 | 1,061 | -18.7% |
| Indiana | $118 | $590 | 142 | 310 | -20.9% |
| Montana | $116 | $620 | 41 | 131 | -21.7% |
| Delaware | $115 | $583 | 26 | 96 | -22.6% |
| Wisconsin | $112 | $1,276 | 263 | 781 | -25.0% |
| New Hampshire | $110 | $757 | 86 | 265 | -26.2% |
| Illinois | $109 | $705 | 502 | 2,233 | -27.0% |
| Ohio | $107 | $668 | 331 | 996 | -28.2% |
| Mississippi | $106 | $640 | 39 | 62 | -29.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $105 | $507 | 483 | 1,898 | -29.3% |
| Louisiana | $105 | $517 | 80 | 168 | -29.6% |
| Kentucky | $103 | $559 | 71 | 240 | -30.9% |
| Missouri | $100 | $530 | 197 | 931 | -32.9% |
| Idaho | $98 | $542 | 46 | 113 | -34.4% |
| Oklahoma | $96 | $484 | 67 | 134 | -35.3% |
| Iowa | $95 | $500 | 110 | 523 | -35.8% |
| Nebraska | $95 | $436 | 81 | 298 | -36.2% |
| Maine | $84 | $332 | 20 | 41 | -43.5% |
| South Dakota | $82 | $262 | 21 | 128 | -45.1% |
| Vermont | $82 | $522 | 15 | 29 | -45.1% |
⚠️ 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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