MRI Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast Cost in Delaware
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Delaware hospitals. CPT 72197. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Delaware
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | MultiPlan | BCBS | Centene | Cigna | First Health | Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON |
$1,153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF GEORGETOWN DUPONT BOULEVARD GEORGETOWN |
$1,693 | $425 | $830 | $1,355 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE WILMINGTON |
$2,472 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE MIDDLEFORD RD. SEAFORD |
$2,925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER LEWES |
$4,161 | $60.00 | $88.60 | $95.00 | — | — | $95.00 | $36.00 | $29.29 |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SUSSEX CAMPUS MILFORD |
$5,048 | $377 | — | — | $1,570 | $566 | — | — | — |
| BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL KENT CAMPUS DOVER |
$5,048 | $389 | — | — | $1,620 | $584 | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF DOVER DOVER |
$9,794 | $425 | $4,799 | $7,835 | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Delaware hospitals above publish for Mri scan of pelvis before and after 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 72197 in Delaware, Medicare reimburses about $331 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Delaware range from $1,153 to $9,794 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.8x 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 pelvis before and after contrast cost in Delaware?
- Cash prices for mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 72197) in Delaware range from $1,153 to $9,794, with a median of $2,925. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast in Delaware?
- The cheapest Delaware hospital published cash price for this procedure is $1,153. 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.