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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $1,169.28 | $306.88 – $2,050.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,179.00 | $49.04 – $700.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,180.08 | $237.67 – $430.18 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,180.17 | $186.96 – $2,459.00 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $1,185.25 | $231.76 – $443.07 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,205.64 | $175.86 – $1,750.00 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,206.50 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,230.00 | $239.69 – $958.76 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $1,230.27 | $211.11 – $1,068.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,234.66 | $308.74 – $1,967.42 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,235.80 | $35.42 – $2,045.12 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $958.76 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $467.39 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,243.50 | $239.69 – $479.38 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,243.50 | $565.36 – $565.36 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,254.40 | $284.65 – $2,600.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,257.90 | $272.81 – $2,545.75 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,257.90 | $272.81 – $2,545.75 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,257.90 | $509.15 – $2,545.75 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,257.90 | $272.81 – $2,545.75 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,257.90 | $272.81 – $2,545.75 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,257.90 | $272.81 – $2,545.75 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,302.80 | $172.74 – $1,039.16 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,302.80 | $173.97 – $1,041.50 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,307.22 | $262.02 – $262.02 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,309.50 | not published |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,315.60 | $163.15 – $414.23 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,331.20 | $246.21 – $761.98 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,344.20 | $191.78 – $770.95 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,346.00 | $47.87 – $430.46 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,350.36 | $121.06 – $2,372.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,350.45 | $9.80 – $1,698.00 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,353.00 | not published |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,355.25 | $51.35 – $1,042.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $1,355.25 | $61.42 – $1,668.00 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,364.79 | $219.44 – $614.43 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $1,366.70 | $61.31 – $943.20 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $1,405.20 | $242.63 – $525.31 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,408.50 | $143.21 – $946.91 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,408.50 | $161.52 – $485.34 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,408.50 | $143.21 – $946.91 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,408.50 | $143.21 – $946.91 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,408.50 | $143.21 – $946.91 |