title: What does an MRI scan cost?
abstract: Historically, hospital departments have computed the costs of individual tests or procedures using the ratio of cost to charges (RCC) method, which can produce inaccurate results. To determine a more accurate cost of a test or procedure, the activity-based costing (ABC) method must be used. Accurate cost calculations will ensure reliable information about the profitability of a hospital's DRGs.
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D017048:Health Care Costs; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States