How much does MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast cost in Nevada?
CPT 73718 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $1,006cash | 4.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,202negotiated | 5.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Humboldt General Hospital (Winnemucca) | Hospital | $1,211cash | 5.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $1,245cash | 5.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) | Hospital | $1,272negotiated | 5.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,324negotiated | 5.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,324negotiated | 5.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,324negotiated | 5.5× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,324negotiated | 5.5× | — |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,398cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,398cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,409cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,491negotiated | 6.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,917cash | 7.9× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $1,925cash | 8.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $2,037cash | 8.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $2,140cash | 8.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $2,534cash | 10.5× | — |
| Mesa View Regional Hospital (Mesquite) | Hospital | $2,580cash | 10.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $3,708cash | 15.3× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) gross charge | Hospital | $4,527cash | 18.7× | — |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $9,488cash | 39.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $14,378cash | 59.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $19,728cash | 81.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
What should 73718 cost in Nevada?
For MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast (CPT 73718) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $1,361, with hospitals ranging from $1,266 to $2,546 across 26 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $242, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast (CPT 73718) in Nevada is around $1,361, with hospital prices ranging from $1,266 to $2,546 across 26 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 73718?
Medicare pays about $242 for MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast (CPT 73718). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.