An MRI is a waste of money except in rare specific situations. $450 is not the cost of an MRI. More likely $1000 to $1200. Maybe a health plan contracted discount could get the price down to $450 to $600.

A DTI MRI can confirm an injury but will not change the treatment. A normal, garden variety MRI will not show anything.

Why did you ask for/demand and MRI ? What was your goal ?

People get them because doctors are often trying to appease the concerns of the patient and sometimes, just to cover their liability. They use them to rule out serious but rare conditions. It is rare that there is a valid diagnostic reason for an MRI. At least it is not like a high dose of radiation like a CT Scan.

I forget what your current symptoms are that are causing you the most trouble and give you reason for requesting an MRI . Can you tell us ?