Injection of contrast for imaging of knee joint
Medicare pricing data for 1,730 providers across 42 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $36 in Arkansas to $236 in Illinois. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Injection of contrast for imaging of knee joint (HCPCS code 27369) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $181.86, but hospitals typically charge $509.45 — a 2.8x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $181.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.37. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $140.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $236 | $960 | 78 | 1,892 | +29.9% |
| Connecticut | $226 | $257 | 10 | 231 | +24.1% |
| Delaware | $220 | $398 | 4 | 17 | +21.2% |
| New York | $216 | $596 | 80 | 2,187 | +18.5% |
| California | $205 | $571 | 153 | 2,036 | +12.8% |
| New Jersey | $203 | $915 | 44 | 313 | +11.5% |
| Arizona | $188 | $907 | 29 | 110 | +3.1% |
| Nevada | $177 | $539 | 29 | 52 | -2.7% |
| Florida | $176 | $455 | 179 | 2,389 | -3.0% |
| Utah | $176 | $294 | 5 | 109 | -3.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $172 | $363 | 68 | 294 | -5.6% |
| Maine | $167 | $384 | 2 | 99 | -8.0% |
| North Carolina | $166 | $506 | 62 | 221 | -8.9% |
| New Hampshire | $165 | $403 | 2 | 53 | -9.3% |
| Indiana | $161 | $364 | 31 | 117 | -11.3% |
| Missouri | $161 | $387 | 49 | 664 | -11.3% |
| Texas | $161 | $377 | 147 | 1,200 | -11.6% |
| Michigan | $160 | $427 | 47 | 402 | -11.9% |
| Oregon | $160 | $426 | 11 | 22 | -12.2% |
| Colorado | $159 | $308 | 29 | 207 | -12.5% |
| Georgia | $159 | $366 | 98 | 1,688 | -12.7% |
| South Carolina | $158 | $391 | 36 | 221 | -13.1% |
| Washington | $158 | $418 | 50 | 282 | -13.2% |
| Virginia | $154 | $459 | 44 | 213 | -15.6% |
| Minnesota | $151 | $426 | 36 | 60 | -16.9% |
| Alabama | $151 | $388 | 20 | 168 | -17.2% |
| New Mexico | $149 | $318 | 3 | 27 | -18.2% |
| Kansas | $148 | $371 | 10 | 108 | -18.4% |
| Iowa | $147 | $279 | 6 | 119 | -19.2% |
| Nebraska | $146 | $272 | 8 | 280 | -19.9% |
| Massachusetts | $144 | $348 | 35 | 191 | -20.7% |
| Idaho | $143 | $308 | 4 | 43 | -21.2% |
| Maryland | $142 | $292 | 29 | 151 | -22.1% |
| Tennessee | $138 | $240 | 34 | 346 | -24.2% |
| Ohio | $132 | $416 | 43 | 133 | -27.2% |
| Oklahoma | $129 | $332 | 30 | 276 | -29.0% |
| Louisiana | $127 | $346 | 19 | 44 | -30.0% |
| Kentucky | $120 | $309 | 24 | 102 | -34.2% |
| Wisconsin | $118 | $646 | 20 | 39 | -35.0% |
| Mississippi | $96 | $292 | 17 | 36 | -47.4% |
| West Virginia | $38 | $159 | 10 | 12 | -79.2% |
| Arkansas | $36 | $160 | 9 | 14 | -80.2% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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