Self-Pay Imaging: Affordable MRI, CT, and More Without Insurance

Medical imaging can be expensive — especially at hospitals. But it doesn't have to be. Outpatient imaging centers like AMI offer the same high-quality scans at a fraction of hospital prices, with transparent pricing and no surprise bills.

The Hospital Pricing Problem

Hospitals charge facility fees, professional fees, and markups that can make a simple MRI cost $2,000-5,000 or more. The same MRI at an outpatient center typically costs $300-800.

Why the difference? Hospital overhead. When you get an MRI at a hospital, you're helping pay for the emergency room, the ICU, and administrative layers that have nothing to do with your scan.

Outpatient imaging centers are lean, focused operations. Lower overhead means lower prices — without sacrificing quality.

What Does Self-Pay Mean?

Self-pay simply means you're paying directly for your imaging study, without going through insurance. This applies if you don't have insurance, have a high deductible you haven't met, your insurance doesn't cover the specific exam, or you prefer to pay directly for simplicity and speed.

Why Choose Self-Pay at AMI?

Transparent pricing: We publish our self-pay rates upfront. No surprise bills, no facility fee stacking, no mysterious charges appearing weeks later.

Significant savings: Our self-pay prices are typically 60-75% less than hospital rates for the same exam.

Same quality: Same board-certified radiologists. Same advanced equipment. Same 48-hour report turnaround. The only difference is the price.

Faster scheduling: Without insurance pre-authorization delays, self-pay patients often get appointments faster.

Payment plans available: We work with patients who need to spread payments over time.

What Quality Means

Lower price does not mean lower quality. Our facility uses the same equipment manufacturers (Siemens, Hologic, GE) as major hospitals. Every exam is read by a board-certified radiologist. We're accredited by the ACR (American College of Radiology). Results are delivered to your referring physician just like any other imaging center.

How to Schedule a Self-Pay Exam

1. **Get a physician order** — Most imaging exams require a doctor's referral (screening mammograms and some DEXA scans don't)
2. **Call us** at (727) 398-5999 and mention you're self-pay
3. **Ask about pricing** — we'll give you the exact cost before you commit
4. **Payment at time of service** — we accept cash, check, and all major credit cards

Visit Our Pricing Page

We publish our full self-pay pricing at advancedimg.com/pricing. No hidden fees. No surprises. Just straightforward medical imaging at fair prices.

Call (727) 398-5999 to schedule.