eli5: if an operational cost of an MRI scan is $50-75, why does it cost up to $3500 to a patient?

Question

Explain like I’m European.

In: Other

Answer 1

Profit and because they can.

Was in Japan and had an MRI done, cost was $100 with no insurance.

TBF, dealing with insurance companies in the US is a pain and expensive. I’ve heard like 20% of the cost is dealing with insurance.