search again

MRI of a Leg Joint, Without Contrast

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 73721

A detailed imaging exam of a joint in the leg, such as the knee, ankle, or hip, using magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation, performed without contrast dye. It gives a clear view of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and other soft tissue around the joint that an X-ray cannot show. It's commonly used to evaluate joint pain, suspected tears, or other soft-tissue injuries.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $110 · 10th–90th $66$3020%10%20%10th90th$110Professionalmedian $224 · 10th–90th $72$6920%5%10%10th90th$224$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$1,023.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$549.54
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$645.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,148.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$933.25