CPT 73718 Radiology
Mri lower extremity w/o dye Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$222
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$222
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$244
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$131
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.32
Work RVU
5.25
Facility PE RVU
0.09
Malpractice RVU
6.66
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $256 | $333 — $512 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $200 | $260 — $400 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $197 | $256 — $395 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $218 | $283 — $435 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — CHICO | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — FRESNO | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $257 | $334 — $513 |
| CA — MADERA | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — MERCED | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — MODESTO | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — NAPA | $281 | $365 — $562 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $256 | $332 — $511 |
| CA — REDDING | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $240 | $312 — $480 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $241 | $313 — $482 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $252 | $328 — $505 |
| CA — SALINAS | $252 | $327 — $503 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mri lower extremity w/o dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $222. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $244. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $131.
How much does Mri lower extremity w/o dye 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 $222.