How much does MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast cost in northern-michigan?
CPT 73721 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for northern-michigan.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Northern Michigan (Petoskey) lowest | Hospital | $1,340cash | 5.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) | Hospital | $2,718cash | 11.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| UP Health System - Marquette | Hospital | $4,270cash | 17.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
What should 73721 cost in northern-michigan?
For MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73721) in northern-michigan, a fair self-pay price is around $2,718, with hospitals ranging from $1,340 to $4,270 across 3 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 northern-michigan?
A fair self-pay price for MRI knee (lower extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73721) in northern-michigan is around $2,718, with hospital prices ranging from $1,340 to $4,270 across 3 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.