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MRI of a Leg Joint, Without Contrast

Maryland 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 $126 · 10th–90th $35$1510%20%40%10th90th$126Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $72$6460%5%10th90th$214$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$1,023.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$977.24
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$501.19
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$676.08
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$562.34
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$467.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$97.72
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$602.56
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$338.84
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$97.72
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$239.88