Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 23,837 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $924.83 but Medicare allows only $131.24. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $63 in West Virginia to $180 in New Jersey. 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
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (HCPCS code 73721) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $131.24, but hospitals typically charge $924.83 — a 7.0x 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 $131.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.25. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $99.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $180 | $1,352 | 566 | 24,271 | +37.4% |
| Alaska | $179 | $1,940 | 97 | 1,325 | +36.2% |
| Maryland | $169 | $912 | 346 | 16,838 | +28.9% |
| District of Columbia | $164 | $1,009 | 37 | 1,511 | +24.7% |
| California | $162 | $1,000 | 2,169 | 87,729 | +23.2% |
| Delaware | $161 | $1,021 | 67 | 2,601 | +22.7% |
| Rhode Island | $159 | $886 | 100 | 1,951 | +21.3% |
| New York | $158 | $1,112 | 1,125 | 55,448 | +20.6% |
| Florida | $157 | $1,110 | 1,575 | 61,553 | +19.9% |
| Connecticut | $156 | $1,011 | 320 | 7,464 | +18.8% |
| Nevada | $152 | $1,150 | 280 | 6,923 | +16.2% |
| Hawaii | $149 | $741 | 47 | 1,058 | +13.8% |
| Arizona | $147 | $1,022 | 349 | 15,701 | +12.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $134 | $260 | 108 | 1,398 | +1.9% |
| Texas | $131 | $1,138 | 1,402 | 45,846 | +0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $988 | 464 | 18,571 | -0.8% |
| Colorado | $128 | $785 | 446 | 16,441 | -2.6% |
| Virginia | $126 | $1,044 | 451 | 21,160 | -4.3% |
| Wyoming | $125 | $1,007 | 92 | 1,909 | -4.5% |
| Washington | $123 | $725 | 709 | 13,844 | -6.4% |
| Minnesota | $120 | $779 | 766 | 13,018 | -8.5% |
| Alabama | $119 | $811 | 536 | 9,499 | -9.1% |
| Illinois | $116 | $994 | 1,270 | 30,976 | -12.0% |
| Utah | $116 | $680 | 197 | 3,552 | -12.0% |
| Georgia | $115 | $1,081 | 915 | 19,002 | -12.6% |
| New Mexico | $114 | $935 | 133 | 2,690 | -13.4% |
| South Carolina | $112 | $840 | 478 | 13,784 | -14.6% |
| Louisiana | $111 | $877 | 403 | 7,418 | -15.7% |
| Kentucky | $111 | $884 | 305 | 6,673 | -15.7% |
| Montana | $110 | $622 | 133 | 2,067 | -16.3% |
| Oregon | $109 | $638 | 365 | 6,682 | -16.7% |
| Kansas | $109 | $677 | 294 | 5,865 | -16.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $109 | $645 | 847 | 24,844 | -17.2% |
| Mississippi | $107 | $1,022 | 228 | 6,642 | -18.5% |
| Tennessee | $105 | $708 | 824 | 18,748 | -19.8% |
| North Carolina | $105 | $708 | 891 | 19,792 | -19.8% |
| Indiana | $104 | $836 | 498 | 11,011 | -20.8% |
| New Hampshire | $103 | $1,256 | 184 | 3,121 | -21.2% |
| South Dakota | $103 | $646 | 153 | 1,821 | -21.4% |
| Missouri | $103 | $612 | 353 | 15,415 | -21.4% |
| Ohio | $99 | $638 | 810 | 30,652 | -24.9% |
| Oklahoma | $98 | $707 | 266 | 8,541 | -25.2% |
| Iowa | $98 | $668 | 314 | 5,334 | -25.4% |
| Wisconsin | $93 | $1,045 | 532 | 8,867 | -29.4% |
| Michigan | $90 | $601 | 447 | 13,384 | -31.6% |
| Maine | $90 | $441 | 110 | 3,408 | -31.8% |
| Nebraska | $88 | $468 | 157 | 4,392 | -32.6% |
| Idaho | $87 | $574 | 112 | 3,017 | -33.4% |
| Vermont | $84 | $341 | 32 | 1,015 | -35.7% |
| Arkansas | $82 | $470 | 320 | 8,646 | -37.6% |
| North Dakota | $78 | $383 | 80 | 1,539 | -40.4% |
| West Virginia | $63 | $286 | 116 | 2,052 | -51.8% |
⚠️ 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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