CPT 73722 Radiology
Mri joint of lwr extr w/dye Cost
Body System: General
Medicare Facility Rate
$315
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$315
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$801
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$240
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.58
Work RVU
7.74
Facility PE RVU
0.11
Malpractice RVU
9.43
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mri joint of lwr extr w/dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $315. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $801. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $240.
How much does Mri joint of lwr extr 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 $315.