MRI of the pelvis, without and with contrast at Erie County Medical Center
CPT 72197 · Buffalo, NY
These are Erie County Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 25, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 79 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $300.00, median $1,175.85, highest $9,373.63. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 1.6 mi | $300.00 | $2,885.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 4.2 mi | $300.00 | $2,885.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $300.00 | $2,885.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 16.3 mi | $900.07 | $1,285.82 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 18.9 mi | $300.00 | $2,885.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 30.5 mi | $2,101.88 | $3,233.66 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 57.5 mi | $3,134.04 | $4,018.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital Dansville, NY | 60.1 mi | $528.00 | 2026-01-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 72197 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI PELVIS W/O & W/DYE standard_charge_information[42036] | outpatient | $1,200.87 | $189.54 – $1,870.48 | |
| MRI PELVIS W/O & W/DYE standard_charge_information[42037] | both | $173.00 | ||
| MRI PELVIS W/WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[42040] | both | $4,560.90 |
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