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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Hospital

2.0

171 Fairview Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

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SSP RA007

MRI with Contrast

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$1,699

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How this provider stacks up

$1,699

This provider's rate

Lowest

$987

Highest

$6,165

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MRI with Contrast Overview

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a method used to visualize structures inside the body. An MRI can be performed on any area of the body, including an arm, a leg, the spine, the head, or the neck. MRIs are often used to assess injuries, joint conditions, internal organ issues, or to look for cancer. However, MRI is not effective for visualizing bone tissue, so other imaging methods (such as X-rays or CT scans) are typically used if there are concerns about the bones.

MRIs do not use radiation. Instead, the scanner uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to create images of various tissues inside the body. During an MRI, you will lie inside a tube for about 30 to 45 minutes. It is important to remain still during this time to ensure clear images. Some individuals may require a sedative to help them relax during the scan; your doctor can prescribe this if necessary. MRIs cannot be performed on individuals with certain types of metal in their bodies (such as some implants or shrapnel), as the strong magnetic fields can cause these materials to move.

A contrast dye is sometimes used to highlight specific types of tissue on an MRI. This procedure is called an enhanced MRI or an MRI with contrast. The dye is administered through an IV, and in most people, the kidneys clear it from the body within 24 hours. However, not all MRIs require contrast. MRIs can also be performed without contrast, referred to as unenhanced MRIs.

In some cases, it is useful to obtain MRI images of the same area both with and without contrast. By comparing the two sets of images, a radiologist can better differentiate between types of tissue. For this procedure, an initial MRI is performed without contrast. After the contrast dye is administered through an IV, a second set of MRI images is taken. This process is commonly referred to as an MRI with and without contrast, even though the non-contrast images are taken first.

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This list includes the services and fees bundled into the MRI with Contrast Standard Service Package (SSP RA007). The final price for the procedure will depend on which services your provider ultimately performs, your insurance plan and your medical benefits.

Code	Code Type	Description
HCPCS 70553	Base Code	MRI with contrast
HCPCS 70553	Professional	MRI with contrast
RC 0636	Facility	Pharmacy - Extension of 025X - Drugs requiring detailed coding
RC 0611	Facility	Magnetic Resonance Technology (MRT) - Brain/brain stem

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SSP RA007

MRI with Contrast

You'd pay up to

$1,699

The estimated total cost of care without any insurance coverage or discounts.

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Individual treatments can vary, causing costs to change. Use the prices above to estimate your out-of-pocket cost. To verify your out-of-pocket cost, contact your healthcare provider.

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