How much does an MRI, CT, Ultrasound cost at Kaiser Permanente facilities?

MRI cost at Kaiser Permanente might vary by your location. Fortunately, Kaiser Permanente publishes a yearly pricing sheet for imaging prices on their website which give you a sense of what you can expect to pay at the facility. Unfortunately, it’s in a pdf format that it’s a bit hard to access especially if you need to look-up an MRI cost at Kaiser Permanente, so we have copied the information here so you can easily find it.

MRI scan cost at Kaiser Permanente

MRI procedure	CPT code	Price
MRI of brain with contrast	70552	$991
MRI of brain without contrast	70551	$714
MRI of brain with & without contrast	70553	$1,168
MRI of breasts bilateral	77059	$1,560
MRI of cervical spine without contrast	72141	$695
MRI of cervical spine without contrast	73721	$733
MRI of lower extermity knee without contrast	72148	$692
Shoulder without contrast	73221	$734

CT scan costs at Kaiser Permanente

Procedure	CPT code	Price
CT of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	74177	$962
CT of abdomen and pelvis with & without contrast	74178	$1,094
CT of abdomen with contrast	74160	$715
CT of abdomen with & without contrast	74170	$812
CT of chest, abdoment and pelvis with contrast	71260 – 74177	$1,674
CT of chest wtih contrast	71260	$710
CT of brain without contrast	70450	$359
CT of brain with & without contrast	70470	$594
CT of sinuses without contrast	70486	$431
CT of neck with contrast	70491	$729

Ultrasound scan cost at Kaiser Permanente

Procedure	CPT code	Price
Breast ultrasound	76641-76642	$169.66 – $206.09
Abdomen ultrasound	76700-76705	$175.71 – $235.14
Pelvis ultrasound	76856-76857	$92.46 + $212.23
Pregnant uterus ultrasound	76801 – 76817	$92.46 – $212.23

Mammogram scan cost at Kaiser Permanente

Procedure	CPT code	Price
Diagnostic bilateral mammogram	77066	$322
Diagnostic unilateral mammogram	77065	$254
Screening bilateral mammogram	77067	$260

One yearly mammogram, screening or diagnostic is at no charge for all members

PET scan cost at Kaiser Permanente

Procedure	CPT code	Price
PET scan	78815	$3,116

How much am I expected as a high-deductible patient?

As you can see from above, the MRI cost at Kaiser Permanente can be expensive for a high-deductible patients. Until you reach your yearly deductible you’ll be expected to pay the price in full and after you reach your yearly limit you will be expected to pay co-pay. Note if you are currently unhappy with your deductible you can compare insurance plans to see if there is one that better meets your medical needs.

How long do I have to wait for appointment?

Usually patients wait between 2-weeks to a 1-2 months for an appointment. These estimates are based of our interaction with patients who did not want to wait for their appointment. The actual time will depend on your needs and the availability at your local medical facility.

Tips for getting the best price for an MRI, CT or a PET/CT scan

• Ask your doctor for a copy of your referral
• Offer to pay cash, cash pay patient receive the highest discounts
• Use a concierge service such as AffordableScan help find the best cash facilities in your area

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