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Fluoroscopy vs MRI Brain

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Fluoroscopy: $600 total · Medicare pays $480 · Patient pays $120

MRI Brain: $1,500 total · Medicare pays $1,200 · Patient pays $300

Cost Comparison

MetricFluoroscopyMRI Brain
Total Average Cost$600$1,500
Medicare Pays$480$1,200
Patient Pays$120$300
Categoryimagingimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Fluoroscopy and MRI Brain?
MRI Brain costs $1,500 on average, while Fluoroscopy costs $600 — a difference of $900.
How much does Medicare pay for Fluoroscopy vs MRI Brain?
Medicare typically pays $480 for Fluoroscopy (patient owes $120). For MRI Brain, Medicare pays $1,200 (patient owes $300).
What is Fluoroscopy?
Real-time X-ray imaging for guided procedures.
What is MRI Brain?
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.