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Hip Fracture Repair vs MRI Hip

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Hip Fracture Repair: $25,000 total · Medicare pays $20,000 · Patient pays $5,000

MRI Hip: $1,300 total · Medicare pays $1,040 · Patient pays $260

Cost Comparison

MetricHip Fracture RepairMRI Hip
Total Average Cost$25,000$1,300
Medicare Pays$20,000$1,040
Patient Pays$5,000$260
Categoryhospitalimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Hip Fracture Repair and MRI Hip?
Hip Fracture Repair costs $25,000 on average, while MRI Hip costs $1,300 — a difference of $23,700.
How much does Medicare pay for Hip Fracture Repair vs MRI Hip?
Medicare typically pays $20,000 for Hip Fracture Repair (patient owes $5,000). For MRI Hip, Medicare pays $1,040 (patient owes $260).
What is Hip Fracture Repair?
Surgical repair of a broken hip, common in elderly patients.
What is MRI Hip?
Magnetic resonance imaging of the hip joint.