How much does MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast cost in Northern Arizona?
CPT 73718 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Northern Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Page Hospital (Page) lowest | Hospital | $947cash | 3.9× | — |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center (Springerville) | Hospital | $1,649cash | 6.8× | — |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center | Hospital | $1,799cash | 7.4× | — |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Hospital | $1,805cash | 7.5× | hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Verde Valley Medical Center (Cottonwood) | Hospital | $2,137cash | 8.8× | — |
| Little Colorado Medical Center (Winslow) | Hospital | $2,272cash | 9.4× | — |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) | Hospital | $3,850cash | 15.9× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $5,820cash | 24.1× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
What should 73718 cost in Northern Arizona?
For MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast (CPT 73718) in Northern Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $1,971, with hospitals ranging from $1,687 to $3,455 across 8 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 lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast cost in Northern Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for MRI lower extremity (non-joint), without contrast (CPT 73718) in Northern Arizona is around $1,971, with hospital prices ranging from $1,687 to $3,455 across 8 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.