Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Payments in Knoxville, TN: $70.85

Avg. Paid

$70.85

Range

$16.16 – $305.68

Total Claims

44,158

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 Knoxville, TN

Provider	Avg. Paid	Claims	Patients
Jason M Ozment 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$24.30	12	12
Geoffrey G Laing 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$28.82	12	12
Adolfo J Cuadra 1342 Papermill Pointe Way	$23.39	12	12
Bradley Robert Pollard 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U107	$27.23	13	13
Andrew Michael Holt 260 Fort Sanders West Blvd	$262.92	13	13
Yitong Fu 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$34.20	13	13
Monroe A Broome 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$27.01	13	12
Dana Fathy 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$51.88	14	13
University Diagnostics, Llc 7326 Maynardville Pike Ste 1100	$80.55	14	13
Francis Gregory Curtin 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$31.96	14	12
Garth P Graham 2001 Laurel Ave	$28.51	15	12
Donovan Lyle Yamada 2001 Laurel Ave # N304	$19.53	23	14
Amber G. Luhn 1422 Old Weisgarber Rd	$208.88	24	16
Barrett Chase Thomas 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$45.55	26	25
John P Stallworth 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$25.20	26	24
Justin Todd Buchanan 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U107	$23.36	30	25
James Scott Schauberger 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$36.00	40	37
Christopher A Miller 2018 W Clinch Avenue	$254.87	41	40
John Douglas Simmons 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$16.16	42	27
Hugh H Delozier 2001 Laurel Ave	$21.85	59	50
East Tennessee Community Open Mri 1415 Old Weisgarber Rd	$17.92	61	44
Karsten Gammeltoft 2018 W Clinch Avenue	$305.68	63	63
Hunter Upton 2001 Laurel Ave # N304	$30.01	66	59
Noel Melinda Bergquist 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U107	$29.11	69	67
Bilge Nur Yesiltepe 2018 W Clinch Ave	$288.24	71	67
Andrew S. Ferrell 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$48.17	73	68
Darrell Allan Benton 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$32.71	73	48
Billy C Trent 3900 Sam Cooper Ln	$34.22	75	65
Jacob K Pirkle 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$36.12	79	69
Amy Love Long 2018 W Clinch Avenue	$279.50	90	90
Peter T Petruzzi 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$41.49	98	92
Nicholas Austin Sutton 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$39.47	102	89
Daniel R Fox 2001 Laurel Ave N304	$41.74	122	116
Harry R. Hixson 2001 Laurel Ave # N304	$46.44	134	112
Michael L. Meadows 2001 Laurel Ave N304	$33.33	140	119
Frederick M Mclean 2001 Laurel Ave	$28.58	164	144
Daniel Stephen Fulks 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$39.13	165	138
Steven P Knight 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$37.31	177	165
Clifford J Meservy 2001 Laurel Ave	$58.64	177	169
Weston Tyler Winkler 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$44.47	211	188
Anton M Allen 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$37.24	230	195
Samuel Louis Maynard 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$21.07	231	179
Daniel R Hoss 2001 Laurel Ave N304	$60.50	242	205
Allison Michelle Johnsen 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$28.12	249	216
Jessica Lee Sheah 2018 W Clinch Avenue	$271.83	250	242
Anna E Kosentka 2018 W Clinch Avenue	$289.92	311	308
Samuel H Feaster 2001 Laurel Ave	$109.56	356	309
Saeed Ahmed 1112 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 102	$34.76	362	278
David A Forsberg 1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 110	$20.90	373	346
Rong Zeng 1924 Alcoa Hwy	$35.09	377	325

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 Knoxville, TN?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Knoxville, TN is $70.85 per claim, based on 44,158 claims from 74 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 Knoxville, TN?

There are 74 Medicaid providers offering MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) related services in Knoxville, TN according to public payment data.

What is the price range for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Knoxville, TN?

Medicaid reimbursement for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Knoxville, TN ranges from $16.16 to $305.68 per claim, with an average of $70.85. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

Average Medicaid MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Payments in Knoxville, TN: $70.85

Providers Offering MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Knoxville, TN

What to Expect: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Cost Components

Frequently Asked Questions

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