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As a result, the cost per technical RVU for the two modalities was reversed, with a low cost basis ($17.69) for MR imaging and a nearly fivefold higher cost basis ($89.03) for interventional radiology. Indeed, it was this observation that led us to compare costs on a per examination basis.
The cost of advanced imaging procedures has increased in recent years, contributing to higher medical costs. For example, the cost for MRIs and CT scans can vary from $350 to $2,000, depending on the region where you live and the facility where a procedure is performed.n 2010, we initially launched our imaging cost and quality program to help educate members about their options in choosing high-quality, lower-cost imaging services. After all, the more informed you are about your health care and the associated costs, the more likely you will be to use your health care dollars wisely.