Knee MRI (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI joint of lower extremity without and with contrast · CPT 73723
$360.49
lowest cash price
$3,022.20
national median
$13,552.00
highest cash price
799
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $360.49–$13,552.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,861.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,563.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,954.68 | $5,782.14 | $6,076.20 |
| Arizona | 20 | $524.64 | $778.04 | $12,385.47 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $924.30 | $1,275.29 | $4,697.55 |
| California | 66 | $712.67 | $3,588.00 | $11,846.28 |
| Colorado | 17 | $605.18 | $7,022.59 | $7,022.59 |
| Florida | 81 | $654.35 | $5,699.20 | $13,552.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $2,014.88 | $3,806.00 | $10,474.74 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,135.04 | $1,135.04 | $2,400.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,050.00 | $4,353.12 | $7,845.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,402.50 | $8,469.40 |
| Iowa | 29 | $1,647.66 | $4,069.60 | $9,209.20 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,247.60 | $3,641.30 | $6,651.40 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $1,079.30 | $3,325.20 | $8,469.40 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $833.30 | $833.30 | $833.30 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,703.85 | $3,301.70 | $3,955.10 |
| Maryland | 2 | $601.20 | $601.20 | $601.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $4,525.00 | $7,672.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,276.99 | $3,506.40 | $4,088.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $444.18 | $1,419.60 | $2,131.65 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,552.32 | $1,935.45 | $4,537.65 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,171.20 | $2,171.20 | $2,905.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,647.66 | $2,074.00 | $3,910.96 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,314.72 | $2,583.95 | $3,465.53 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,736.70 | $6,736.70 | $6,736.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $395.29 | $420.58 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,278.92 | $2,278.92 | $2,278.92 |
| New York | 23 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $6,046.87 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $2,015.00 | $2,495.38 | $7,320.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,437.60 | $3,511.20 | $3,838.40 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,325.60 | $2,628.75 | $6,961.80 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,070.87 | $2,592.20 | $6,660.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $549.72 | $1,803.75 | $4,721.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $712.50 | $2,713.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,658.00 | $2,684.40 | $4,880.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $3,582.40 | $3,904.80 | $4,594.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $656.19 | $895.95 | $2,879.37 |
| Texas | 110 | $1,188.81 | $3,690.46 | $10,136.52 |
| Virginia | 43 | $656.19 | $3,433.50 | $6,580.80 |
| Washington | 25 | $1,686.57 | $2,425.20 | $4,109.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $1,191.50 | $1,974.00 | $4,688.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $1,047.66 | $2,729.65 | $6,520.06 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,200.78 | $2,728.18 | $3,079.51 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $3,806.00 | $307.95 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $3,806.00 | $312.52 – $954.63 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $3,810.40 | $374.99 – $4,286.70 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $3,810.40 | $277.45 – $4,286.70 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $553.82 – $553.82 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $362.70 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $3,815.40 | $308.78 – $1,992.24 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $3,823.20 | $206.48 – $760.00 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $3,833.97 | $335.54 – $718.05 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $3,838.40 | $280.20 – $4,318.20 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $3,852.75 | $167.67 – $2,372.00 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $3,893.60 | $1,435.77 – $4,380.30 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $3,895.20 | $374.99 – $4,382.10 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $3,904.80 | $339.27 – $4,392.90 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $3,910.96 | $1,009.32 – $4,523.52 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $3,916.25 | $246.53 – $1,971.21 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $3,927.00 | $324.48 – $356.93 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $3,934.22 | $380.64 – $4,067.71 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $3,937.01 | $368.43 – $4,264.68 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $3,955.10 | $101.19 – $3,310.42 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $3,993.48 | $822.18 – $12,201.75 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $3,999.00 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $4,010.30 | $448.71 – $4,190.88 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $4,010.40 | $604.71 – $2,131.24 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $4,010.40 | $343.82 – $2,200.73 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $4,011.00 | $388.77 – $1,697.47 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $4,012.00 | $374.99 – $4,513.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $4,031.43 | $94.35 – $2,030.83 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $4,039.00 | $347.62 – $1,141.29 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $4,039.00 | $351.38 – $527.07 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $4,046.39 | not published |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $4,049.50 | not published |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $4,055.20 | $1,215.50 – $4,562.10 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $4,069.60 | $1,449.80 – $4,578.30 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $4,085.28 | $352.85 – $5,674.00 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $4,088.00 | $374.99 – $4,599.00 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $4,088.00 | $374.99 – $4,599.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $4,088.70 | $340.77 – $719.22 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $4,088.88 | $821.22 – $5,679.00 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $4,090.50 | not published |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $4,109.70 | $388.77 – $1,374.66 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $4,144.50 | $85.22 – $23,485.50 |