MRI Scan of Abdomen without Contrast Cost in Maine
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 26 Maine hospitals. CPT 74181. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maine
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 26 of 26 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | Centene | Humana | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER FORT KENT |
$30.00 | $63.25 | $112 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $109 | — | $115 |
| NORTHERN LIGHT A R GOULD HOSPITAL ACADEMY ST. PRESQUE ISLE |
$84.84 | $112 | $153 | $65.33 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL PITTSFIELD |
$115 | $64.05 | $153 | $65.33 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL FAIRVIEW AVE SKOWHEGAN |
$146 | $194 | — | $194 | — | $194 | — | — | — |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MACHIAS |
$149 | $165 | $179 | $170 | $87.00 | $87.00 | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER LEWISTON |
$235 | $235 | $900 | $235 | $235 | $235 | — | $235 | $235 |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL BAR HARBOR |
$338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER STATE ST BANGOR |
$378 | $112 | $153 | $65.33 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL HARTFORD STREET HOULTON |
$445 | $445 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL ELLSWORTH |
$453 | $64.05 | $153 | $64.05 | $64.05 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL PORTLAND |
$474 | $112 | $153 | $67.04 | $67.04 | — | — | — | — |
| RUMFORD HOSPITAL RUMFORD |
$561 | — | $900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGTON HOSPITAL BRIDGTON |
$600 | — | $900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL DOVER FOXCROFT |
$638 | $64.05 | $153 | $64.05 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WATER ST. BLUE HILL |
$715 | $64.05 | $153 | $65.33 | $65.33 | — | — | — | — |
| MID COAST HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK |
$1,625 | $67.04 | $943 | $65.73 | $75.59 | $75.59 | $128 | — | — |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL MILLINOCKET |
$1,807 | $1,787 | $1,859 | — | $866 | $875 | — | $866 | — |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$1,849 | $67.04 | $1,553 | $65.73 | $75.59 | $75.59 | $128 | — | — |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAIS |
$1,910 | $2,190 | $2,141 | $527 | $1,120 | $1,120 | — | — | — |
| PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ROCKPORT |
$2,002 | $67.04 | $1,282 | $75.59 | $67.70 | $75.59 | $128 | — | — |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL LINCOLN |
$2,070 | $1,216 | $2,432 | $1,192 | $1,203 | $1,203 | — | $178 | — |
| MAINEHEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DAMARISCOTTA |
$2,181 | $68.84 | $1,980 | $73.66 | $76.60 | $79.17 | $125 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FARMINGTON |
$2,555 | $68.84 | $2,138 | $79.17 | $79.17 | — | $125 | — | — |
| WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL BELFAST |
$2,697 | $68.84 | $2,540 | $79.17 | $82.33 | $79.17 | $125 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD |
$3,178 | $67.04 | $2,670 | $65.73 | $75.59 | $75.59 | $128 | — | — |
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORWAY |
$3,229 | $68.84 | $3,009 | $79.17 | $82.33 | $79.17 | $125 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 26 Maine hospitals above publish for Mri scan of abdomen without contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 74181 in Maine, Medicare reimburses about $186 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maine range from $30.00 to $3,229 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.4x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does mri scan of abdomen without contrast cost in Maine?
- Cash prices for mri scan of abdomen without contrast (CPT 74181) in Maine range from $30.00 to $3,229, with a median of $638. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of abdomen without contrast in Maine?
- The cheapest Maine hospital published cash price for this procedure is $30.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.