MRI lower extremity other than joint without contrast (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC MRI Lower Extremity Other Than Joint W/O Contrast Bl · CPT 73718
$264.17
lowest cash price
$2,110.00
national median
$17,215.30
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 $264.17–$17,215.30 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,139.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,230.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,256.64 | $3,947.58 | $4,394.52 |
| Arizona | 20 | $306.79 | $429.92 | $5,820.25 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $561.60 | $1,010.15 | $1,738.10 |
| California | 66 | $451.64 | $2,340.00 | $7,953.96 |
| Colorado | 17 | $437.72 | $5,300.48 | $5,300.48 |
| Florida | 81 | $590.15 | $2,958.15 | $17,215.30 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,322.53 | $1,716.39 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,337.28 | $1,337.28 | $1,672.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $950.00 | $3,407.76 | $7,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $945.50 | $1,165.20 | $6,515.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,063.34 | $2,729.83 | $9,257.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,404.00 | $3,158.35 | $3,747.23 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $856.84 | $2,336.40 | $6,515.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $633.62 | $633.62 | $633.62 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,767.40 | $2,181.10 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $489.00 | $489.00 | $489.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $317.25 | $3,636.00 | $8,136.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,094.50 | $2,772.11 | $3,237.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $377.96 | $1,041.44 | $1,364.79 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,500.95 | $3,494.40 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,560.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,150.38 | $1,238.57 | $2,831.35 |
| Nevada | 3 | $744.97 | $2,139.79 | $2,369.43 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $267.55 | $284.66 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 |
| New York | 22 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $6,712.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,501.50 | $1,699.03 | $3,954.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,261.60 | $2,477.60 | $2,834.40 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,084.20 | $2,127.00 | $5,387.20 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,529.00 | $2,051.28 | $4,885.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $386.37 | $1,453.50 | $2,036.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $463.00 | $1,705.20 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $718.50 | $1,870.00 | $4,278.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,609.60 | $2,995.20 | $3,271.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $515.33 | $679.80 | $1,889.97 |
| Texas | 110 | $524.88 | $2,300.50 | $4,105.50 |
| Virginia | 43 | $667.00 | $1,932.50 | $4,976.10 |
| Washington | 25 | $529.36 | $1,753.60 | $2,861.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,381.00 | $3,060.60 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $609.33 | $2,110.00 | $4,975.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $800.52 | $1,352.30 | $1,526.44 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $2,208.60 | $231.38 – $323.93 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $2,216.32 | $136.93 – $159.75 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,217.55 | $61.59 – $1,394.48 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,227.50 | $177.00 – $455.49 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $2,227.50 | $986.41 – $986.41 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $2,227.50 | $986.41 – $986.41 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $2,230.00 | $365.36 – $3,222.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $2,241.50 | $239.34 – $246.38 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $2,249.40 | $60.48 – $760.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $2,255.89 | $59.48 – $1,627.91 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $2,261.60 | $229.35 – $2,544.30 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $2,263.24 | $314.43 – $3,605.84 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $2,269.00 | $271.73 – $1,817.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $2,272.85 | $59.03 – $2,520.02 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $2,273.40 | not published |
| 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 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,296.00 | $311.88 – $311.88 |
| 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 Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $242.35 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $2,296.00 | $239.32 – $828.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $2,296.00 | $242.35 – $828.00 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $942.02 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $942.02 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $983.80 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $942.02 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $942.02 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $2,300.50 | $232.47 – $599.22 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $2,300.50 | $218.70 – $983.80 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $2,318.25 | $173.82 – $3,203.27 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $2,336.40 | $222.00 – $760.00 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $2,336.40 | $152.17 – $760.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,340.00 | $227.00 – $227.00 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $2,360.05 | $231.76 – $789.99 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $2,369.43 | $118.62 – $4,801.71 |