MRI Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast Cost in Maine
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 26 Maine hospitals. CPT 72197. 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 | $95.15 | $168 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $164 | — | $173 |
| NORTHERN LIGHT A R GOULD HOSPITAL ACADEMY ST. PRESQUE ISLE |
$96.39 | $167 | $230 | $98.96 | $98.96 | — | — | — | — |
| SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL PITTSFIELD |
$131 | $97.02 | $230 | $98.96 | $98.96 | — | — | — | — |
| REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL FAIRVIEW AVE SKOWHEGAN |
$251 | $335 | — | $335 | — | $335 | — | — | — |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL BAR HARBOR |
$305 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER LEWISTON |
$344 | $344 | $900 | $344 | $344 | $344 | — | $344 | $344 |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MACHIAS |
$485 | $539 | $583 | $556 | $284 | $284 | — | — | — |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER STATE ST BANGOR |
$495 | $167 | $230 | $98.96 | $98.96 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL ELLSWORTH |
$614 | $97.02 | $230 | $97.02 | $97.02 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL DOVER FOXCROFT |
$969 | $97.02 | $230 | $97.02 | $98.96 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL PORTLAND |
$1,002 | $167 | $230 | $102 | $102 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WATER ST. BLUE HILL |
$1,087 | $97.02 | $230 | $98.96 | $98.96 | — | — | — | — |
| RUMFORD HOSPITAL RUMFORD |
$1,185 | — | $900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGTON HOSPITAL BRIDGTON |
$1,266 | — | $900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL MILLINOCKET |
$1,954 | $1,932 | $2,010 | — | $936 | $946 | — | $936 | — |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL HARTFORD STREET HOULTON |
$2,448 | $2,448 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MID COAST HOSPITAL BRUNSWICK |
$2,451 | $102 | $943 | $99.57 | $115 | $115 | $193 | — | — |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAIS |
$2,627 | $3,013 | $2,946 | $724 | $1,541 | $1,541 | — | — | — |
| MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$2,999 | $102 | $2,519 | $99.57 | $115 | $115 | $193 | — | — |
| PEN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ROCKPORT |
$3,072 | $102 | $1,934 | $115 | $103 | $115 | $193 | — | — |
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORWAY |
$3,302 | $103 | $3,077 | $119 | $123 | $119 | $188 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL DAMARISCOTTA |
$3,347 | $103 | $3,039 | $112 | $116 | $119 | $188 | — | — |
| WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL BELFAST |
$3,390 | $103 | $3,194 | $119 | $123 | $119 | $188 | — | — |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL LINCOLN |
$3,862 | $2,269 | $4,538 | $2,223 | $2,246 | $2,246 | — | $306 | — |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FARMINGTON |
$3,956 | $103 | $3,312 | $119 | $119 | — | $188 | — | — |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD |
$5,264 | $102 | $4,422 | $99.57 | $115 | $115 | $193 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 26 Maine 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 Maine, Medicare reimburses about $321 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 $5,264 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.1x 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 Maine?
- Cash prices for mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 72197) in Maine range from $30.00 to $5,264, with a median of $1,954. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of pelvis before and after 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.