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% |
| Valley Hospital Medical Center / Valley Health Specialty Hospital [ORTHO SPECIALTY campus] (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | — |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,388negotiated | 5.7× | ★★★★★ |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,409cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital (Fallon) | Hospital | $1,543cash | 6.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $1,546negotiated | 6.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $1,953cash | 8.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,071cash | 8.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) | Hospital | $2,180cash | 9.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Mesa View Regional Hospital (Mesquite) | Hospital | $2,243cash | 9.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $2,293cash | 9.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| 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 | $4,311cash | 17.8× | — |
| 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 | $15,961cash | 66.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
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 $1,211 to $2,243 across 27 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $242, the floor to negotiate toward. 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 $1,211 to $2,243 across 27 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?
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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.