Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Payments in Albuquerque, NM: $206.56

Avg. Paid

$206.56

Range

$27.19 – $357.24

Total Claims

93,183

Providers

Typical Payment Range

Typical Medicaid MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) payments fall between $48.37 and $146.50 per claim (median: $74.16). The top 10% of payments exceed $247.35.

Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.

MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. Common types include brain MRI, spine MRI, joint MRI, and abdominal MRI.

Understanding these costs

The amounts shown are Medicaid reimbursement rates — what state Medicaid programs paid providers per claim. Medicaid typically pays well below private insurance rates and out-of-pocket prices. Use this data to compare relative costs between providers, not as a price estimate for privately insured or self-pay patients.

Providers Offering MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM

Provider	Avg. Paid	Claims	Patients
Unm Hospital 2211 Lomas Blvd., N.E.	$357.24	26,802	26,179
Presbyterian Healthcare Services 1100 Central Se	$320.18	13,687	13,437
John C Collingwood 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$67.36	6,981	6,906
Marc Christopher Mabray 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$77.74	5,421	5,251
Gamaliel Lorenzo Department Of Radiology Msc 10 5530	$72.84	4,252	4,148
Andrew Bruner Msc 10-5550 1	$55.24	3,317	3,183
Eric Munoz 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne	$73.94	2,597	2,535
Bronwyn Elizabeth Hamilton 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$62.91	2,366	2,123
Jimmy Ching-Man Leung 8020 Constitution Pl Ne	$158.28	2,278	2,077
Lovelace Health System Llc 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne	$344.28	2,139	2,092
Luis Centenera 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$97.12	2,134	2,101
Max Sale 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$106.05	2,018	1,974
Robert Anthony Blakely 1 University Of New Mexico	$70.82	1,444	1,423
Juan Carlos Mena 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$57.30	1,382	1,343
Jon Hallstrom 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$73.87	1,372	1,302
G Force Llc 7600 Jefferson St Ne	$131.70	1,313	1,280
Optumcare New Mexico, Llc 5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne	$119.24	1,149	1,098
Mark Howard Depper 8020 Constitution Pl Ne	$200.76	1,011	971
Douglas James Alden 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$73.35	923	901
Henrik Erik Ullman 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$91.71	859	841
Stephen Brent Carroll 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$63.81	828	810
Jeffrey Hebert 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne	$56.77	765	721
Shelby Edward Jarrell 201 Cedar St Se	$206.63	671	643
Benjamin Mollett Whitlow 915 Vassar Dr Ne # 120	$61.01	584	572
Clyde A Helms 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$60.45	450	412
Amirkasra Mojtahed 4352 Altura Mesa Ln Ne	$116.36	434	367
Morgan Andrea Vonloh 8301 Venice Ave Ne	$65.37	368	364
Richard James Suhler 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$172.95	348	326
Blaine Hart West University Hospital 1St	$80.92	347	340
Timothy Donovan Naney 1 University Of New Mexico Albuquerque	$83.72	312	303
Christopher Creel 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$199.69	306	285
Douglas J Meek 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$60.69	303	297
Farzan Victory 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne	$133.03	295	266
Douglas C Allen 201 Cedar St Se	$215.74	285	279
Evan R Knaus 201 Cedar St Se	$150.80	269	265
Juliana Starcevich 4411 The 25 Way Ne Ste 150	$75.55	217	210
Francine M. Heying 2100 Louisiana Blvd Ne Ste 410	$171.62	206	206
Shannon Lisa Tocchio 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$83.18	205	172
Lovelace Health System, Llc 4701 Montgomery Blvd Ne	$331.88	178	173
Matthew Ian Goodstein Msc 10-5530	$51.85	173	161
Mrunal Tailor 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$305.12	165	158
Kurt Matthew Pedrotty Msc 10 5530	$50.41	161	158
Kathleen Marie Lopez 4411 The 25 Way Ne	$67.08	155	150
Masoud Shiehmorteza 8020 Constitution Pl Ne Ste 202	$245.05	142	134
Joshua Eric Rider Unmh	$72.13	131	126
Justin Averna 8300 Constitution Ave Ne	$170.60	124	124
Lance Dell 9504 Riverdale Ln Nw	$54.93	119	114
Gary Mlady 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne	$58.65	114	107
Zachary L Hillman Msc 10 5530	$59.22	91	88
Thomas Peter Martin 8020 Constitution Place Ne	$159.90	79	69

What to Expect: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

An MRI scan typically takes 30-60 minutes. You'll lie on a table that slides into a tube-shaped machine. The machine makes loud knocking sounds. You must stay still during the scan. No radiation is involved. You may receive contrast dye through an IV for enhanced images. Results are usually available within a few days.

Cost Components

National average Medicaid payment per billing code. Individual rates vary by provider and state.

Code	Description	Avg. Paid	Claims	Providers
70553	MRI brain w/o&w dye	$198.72	3,398,644	6,375
70551	MRI brain w/o dye	$132.90	3,190,601	6,900
72148	MRI lumbar spine w/o dye	$135.78	2,566,914	6,493
73721	MRI jnt lower extrem w/o dye	$149.35	1,853,468	4,788
72141	MRI neck spine w/o dye	$146.96	947,769	3,165
73221	MRI joint upper extrem w/o dye	$143.68	561,369	2,116
74183	MRI abdomen w/o&w dye	$213.24	460,046	1,608
72146	MRI chest spine w/o dye	$165.71	107,193	506
72158	MRI lumbar spine w/o&w dye	$156.12	101,358	428
72156	MRI neck spine w/o&w dye	$201.54	94,551	354
72157	MRI chest spine w/o&w dye	$176.21	51,471	211
73718	MRI lower extremity w/o dye	$149.57	38,000	251
70543	MRI face/neck w/o&w dye	$464.79	37,966	143
74181	MRI abdomen w/o dye	$89.98	29,607	165
73720	MRI lower extremity w/o&w dye	$121.14	7,737	68
73222	MRI joint upper extrem w/dye	$146.32	4,393	31
73218	MRI upper extremity w/o dye	$202.55	3,841	32
73723	MRI jnt lower extrem w/o&w	$168.26	2,514	14
72142	MRI neck spine w/dye	$476.30	2,123	9
70552	MRI brain w/dye	$149.08	1,934	24
72147	MRI chest spine w/dye	$512.55	1,662	8
72149	MRI lumbar spine w/dye	$569.37	1,411	6
73220	MRI upper extremity w/o&w dye	$62.78	781	8
73223	MRI joint upper extrem w/o&w	$95.94	698	8
73722	MRI jnt lower extrem w/dye	$52.35	653	4
70540	MRI face/neck w/o dye	$209.97	138	3
71550	MRI chest w/o dye	$48.32	106	2
77084	MRI bone marrow imaging	$155.29	44	—
74182	MRI abdomen w/dye	$128.07	26	2
70555	fMRI brain by phys	$484.34	19	1
71552	MRI chest w/o&w dye	$1,018	12	1
70542	MRI face/neck w/dye	—	—	—
70554	fMRI brain by tech	—	—	—
71551	MRI chest w/dye	—	—	—
72159	MRI pelvis w/o dye	—	—	—
73219	MRI upper extremity w/dye	—	—	—
73719	MRI lower extremity w/dye	—	—	—

These are national Medicaid averages for each billing code. Actual amounts vary by state, provider, and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) cost in Albuquerque, NM?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM is $206.56 per claim, based on 93,183 claims from 85 providers. Typical payments fall between $48.37 and $146.50. Note: Medicaid rates are typically much lower than private insurance or self-pay prices.

How many providers offer MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM?

There are 85 Medicaid providers offering MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) related services in Albuquerque, NM according to public payment data.

What is the price range for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM?

Medicaid reimbursement for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM ranges from $27.19 to $357.24 per claim, with an average of $206.56. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

Average Medicaid MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Payments in Albuquerque, NM: $206.56

Providers Offering MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Albuquerque, NM

What to Expect: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Cost Components

Frequently Asked Questions

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