CPT 73562 Radiology
X-ray exam of knee 3 Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$42
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$42
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$89
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.18
Work RVU
1.07
Facility PE RVU
0.02
Malpractice RVU
1.27
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $48 | $62 — $95 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $38 | $49 — $76 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $37 | $48 — $74 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $41 | $54 — $83 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — CHICO | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — FRESNO | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $49 | $64 — $98 |
| CA — MADERA | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — MERCED | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — MODESTO | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — NAPA | $54 | $70 — $108 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $49 | $64 — $98 |
| CA — REDDING | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $46 | $60 — $92 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $48 | $63 — $97 |
| CA — SALINAS | $48 | $63 — $96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does X-ray exam of knee 3 cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $42. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $89.
How much does X-ray exam of knee 3 cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $42.