CPT 73721 Radiology
Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$80
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$291
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)
1.06
Work RVU
1.32
Facility PE RVU
0.08
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA* | $102 | $152 — $254 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $75 | $113 — $189 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $75 | $112 — $187 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $80 | $121 — $201 |
| AZ — Phoenix | $82 | $122 — $204 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $86 | $129 — $215 |
| CA — CHICO | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — FRESNO | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $91 | $136 — $227 |
| CA — Los Angeles | $92 | $137 — $229 |
| CA — MADERA | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — MERCED | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — MODESTO | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — NAPA | $97 | $146 — $243 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $90 | $135 — $225 |
| CA — REDDING | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $86 | $129 — $214 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $87 | $130 — $217 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $80. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $244. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $131.
How much does Mri jnt of lwr extre 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 $80.