How much does MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast cost in Nevada?
CPT 73721 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $72cash | 0.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $259cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Desert View Hospital (Pahrump) | Hospital | $1,040negotiated | 4.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $1,095cash | 4.5× | ★★★★★ |
| 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× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,228cash | 5.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $1,228cash | 5.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | — |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,409cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,546negotiated | 6.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $1,549cash | 6.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,855cash | 7.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $1,953cash | 8.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $2,071cash | 8.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $2,180cash | 9.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Mesa View Regional Hospital (Mesquite) | Hospital | $2,580cash | 10.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $2,634cash | 10.9× | — |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $3,561cash | 14.7× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) gross charge | Hospital | $4,527cash | 18.7× | — |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $7,983cash | 33.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $18,976cash | 78.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
What should 73721 cost in Nevada?
For MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73721) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $1,388, with hospitals ranging from $1,209 to $2,280 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 knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73721) in Nevada is around $1,388, with hospital prices ranging from $1,209 to $2,280 across 26 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 73721?
Medicare pays about $242 for MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73721). 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 knee (lower extremity 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.