MRI of the knee, without contrast in Colorado
CPT 73721 · hospital facility charge
$1,599cash price
$1,334typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | $4,568 | $1,599 | $1,334$643–$2,686 · 33 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
An MRI of the knee makes detailed pictures of ligaments, cartilage and the meniscus without radiation. It is the usual test for a suspected ligament or meniscus tear.
What to expect
About 30 minutes lying still with the knee inside the scanner. No injection is needed for this version.
What moves the bill
The hospital's charge for the scan. The radiologist who reads it bills separately. Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospitals for the same scan.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.