Knee MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI joint of lower extremity without contrast · CPT 73721
$233.59
lowest cash price
$2,130.88
national median
$11,676.27
highest cash price
804
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.59–$11,676.27 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,409.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,179.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $360.00 | $3,651.96 | $4,509.96 |
| Arizona | 20 | $349.71 | $518.62 | $5,898.16 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $561.60 | $1,034.85 | $3,174.60 |
| California | 66 | $630.21 | $2,392.00 | $6,729.45 |
| Colorado | 17 | $403.33 | $5,395.84 | $5,395.84 |
| Florida | 81 | $590.15 | $3,591.90 | $9,286.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $825.84 | $1,549.08 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,101.12 | $1,101.12 | $1,747.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $950.00 | $3,375.36 | $7,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $945.50 | $1,165.20 | $6,516.07 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,023.69 | $2,921.37 | $8,006.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,610.80 | $4,032.52 | $4,353.05 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $955.19 | $3,517.20 | $6,776.40 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $638.04 | $638.04 | $638.04 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,366.70 | $2,139.80 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $276.60 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $233.59 | $3,636.00 | $8,136.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $820.99 | $2,514.40 | $3,237.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $322.96 | $1,025.00 | $1,419.60 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,695.10 | $3,874.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,724.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,257.90 | $1,583.00 | $2,966.50 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,543.15 | $2,071.12 | $2,293.39 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $267.55 | $284.66 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,602.72 | $1,602.72 | $1,602.72 |
| New York | 22 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $4,506.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,501.50 | $1,922.30 | $4,104.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,511.20 | $2,511.20 | $2,904.00 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,013.20 | $2,447.90 | $5,265.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,416.80 | $1,953.60 | $6,086.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $441.99 | $1,408.50 | $1,988.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $462.00 | $1,705.20 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $809.00 | $2,169.60 | $3,217.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,696.00 | $3,053.60 | $3,292.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $449.79 | $614.85 | $1,180.17 |
| Texas | 110 | $728.19 | $2,257.48 | $4,251.10 |
| Virginia | 43 | $603.52 | $1,932.50 | $5,499.90 |
| Washington | 25 | $941.97 | $1,531.60 | $2,905.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,466.00 | $6,122.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $926.82 | $2,110.00 | $5,058.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $800.52 | $1,818.79 | $2,053.01 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $2,274.35 | $206.06 – $1,533.30 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $2,280.25 | $306.88 – $975.86 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $2,292.00 | $2,260.00 – $2,260.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $2,292.00 | $2,528.00 – $2,528.00 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $2,293.39 | $118.62 – $4,647.15 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $270.72 – $270.72 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $2,296.00 | $242.35 – $828.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $231.10 – $828.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $242.35 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $242.35 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,296.80 | $177.00 – $455.49 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $2,296.80 | $557.47 – $557.47 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $2,296.80 | $557.47 – $557.47 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $2,303.60 | $52.96 – $629.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $2,304.90 | $120.47 – $1,192.53 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $2,318.25 | $173.82 – $1,810.36 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,344.30 | $175.86 – $1,750.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $2,345.62 | $324.92 – $3,273.75 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $2,352.50 | $63.88 – $2,216.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $2,358.00 | $37.19 – $700.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $2,383.56 | $560.10 – $7,095.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,392.00 | $220.00 – $220.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $2,406.00 | $231.38 – $323.93 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $2,420.88 | $106.68 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $2,420.88 | $243.77 – $1,513.40 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $2,420.88 | $106.68 – $1,444.47 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $2,420.88 | $110.60 – $1,444.47 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $892.48 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $854.57 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $854.57 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $854.57 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $925.17 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $2,439.00 | $229.72 – $599.22 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $2,439.00 | $198.40 – $892.48 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $2,447.90 | $230.07 – $230.07 |