CPT 73720 Radiology
Mri lwr extremity w/o&w/dye Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$335
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$335
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$356
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$193
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
2.10
Work RVU
7.78
Facility PE RVU
0.15
Malpractice RVU
10.03
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $361 | $469 — $722 |
| CA — CHICO | $361 | $469 — $721 |
| CA — FRESNO | $361 | $469 — $721 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $361 | $469 — $721 |
| CA — MADERA | $361 | $469 — $721 |
| CA — NAPA | $422 | $548 — $843 |
| CA — SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-BERKELEY (MARIN CNTY) | $448 | $582 — $895 |
| CA — SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-BERKELEY (SAN FRANCISCO/SAN MATEO/ALAMEDA/CONTRA COSTA CNTY) | $448 | $582 — $895 |
| CA — SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA (SANTA CLARA CNTY) | $457 | $594 — $914 |
| CA — VALLEJO | $421 | $548 — $843 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mri lwr extremity w/o&w/dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $335. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $356. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $193.
How much does Mri lwr extremity w/o&w/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 $335.