Mri scan of leg joint before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 9,400 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $1,055 but Medicare allows only $184.87. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $99 in Vermont to $290 in District of Columbia. 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 73723) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $184.87, but hospitals typically charge $1,055 — a 5.7x 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 $184.87, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.97. 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 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $143.60 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $290 | $1,305 | 15 | 74 | +56.9% |
| New Jersey | $281 | $1,608 | 258 | 961 | +52.2% |
| Maryland | $261 | $1,188 | 175 | 594 | +41.0% |
| Rhode Island | $248 | $1,335 | 27 | 124 | +34.0% |
| Nevada | $243 | $1,417 | 79 | 317 | +31.2% |
| California | $239 | $1,287 | 935 | 3,270 | +29.0% |
| Florida | $232 | $1,417 | 640 | 2,631 | +25.5% |
| New York | $229 | $1,256 | 495 | 2,119 | +23.9% |
| Arizona | $226 | $1,299 | 185 | 742 | +22.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $223 | $516 | 10 | 36 | +20.8% |
| Connecticut | $212 | $1,130 | 119 | 389 | +14.8% |
| Texas | $203 | $1,326 | 603 | 2,269 | +9.8% |
| Hawaii | $200 | $839 | 26 | 67 | +8.1% |
| Delaware | $188 | $939 | 28 | 110 | +1.5% |
| Alaska | $186 | $1,329 | 35 | 104 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $185 | $1,026 | 277 | 1,010 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $181 | $1,358 | 244 | 1,010 | -2.3% |
| Montana | $179 | $1,142 | 39 | 125 | -2.9% |
| Wyoming | $179 | $1,071 | 39 | 106 | -3.3% |
| Louisiana | $176 | $1,061 | 142 | 370 | -5.0% |
| Alabama | $171 | $765 | 156 | 367 | -7.3% |
| Tennessee | $164 | $982 | 227 | 651 | -11.2% |
| Washington | $163 | $720 | 214 | 745 | -11.7% |
| Minnesota | $162 | $946 | 303 | 976 | -12.1% |
| Oregon | $162 | $779 | 114 | 361 | -12.2% |
| Colorado | $162 | $793 | 185 | 785 | -12.3% |
| New Mexico | $158 | $1,150 | 47 | 154 | -14.4% |
| South Carolina | $155 | $1,047 | 145 | 530 | -16.2% |
| Arkansas | $154 | $711 | 103 | 422 | -16.7% |
| North Carolina | $154 | $929 | 298 | 977 | -16.8% |
| Maine | $153 | $682 | 56 | 130 | -17.5% |
| Ohio | $152 | $916 | 269 | 987 | -18.0% |
| Georgia | $151 | $1,062 | 245 | 687 | -18.1% |
| Illinois | $148 | $911 | 492 | 1,501 | -19.9% |
| Kentucky | $147 | $739 | 104 | 288 | -20.3% |
| Utah | $147 | $748 | 66 | 178 | -20.6% |
| New Hampshire | $144 | $1,226 | 68 | 185 | -21.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $142 | $688 | 423 | 1,385 | -22.9% |
| Iowa | $142 | $733 | 120 | 416 | -23.2% |
| Mississippi | $138 | $826 | 98 | 315 | -25.1% |
| Oklahoma | $137 | $693 | 98 | 304 | -26.0% |
| Nebraska | $137 | $664 | 69 | 277 | -26.1% |
| Kansas | $136 | $539 | 99 | 295 | -26.5% |
| Missouri | $135 | $664 | 202 | 1,010 | -26.9% |
| Indiana | $135 | $810 | 174 | 509 | -27.1% |
| South Dakota | $130 | $532 | 25 | 124 | -29.6% |
| Wisconsin | $122 | $1,059 | 227 | 655 | -34.2% |
| Michigan | $120 | $568 | 239 | 1,014 | -35.2% |
| Idaho | $118 | $762 | 39 | 158 | -36.1% |
| West Virginia | $100 | $470 | 55 | 154 | -45.7% |
| North Dakota | $100 | $308 | 25 | 81 | -46.0% |
| Vermont | $99 | $506 | 21 | 91 | -46.6% |
⚠️ 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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