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By Jayant Panwar, Healthcare Data AnalystUpdated April 5, 2026Editorial policy
Disclaimer: This page provides cost comparison data sourced from insurer Transparency in Coverage files. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.Learn about our data methodology.
Pleasant Hill, California

Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill's healthcare market features a concentrated network of medical facilities serving the East Bay region. Patients in Pleasant Hill pay between $75 and $327 for a Knee MRI visit, with a median of $327. The city currently has 0 active providers offering these services (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices).

Cost Summary for Knee MRI in Pleasant Hill

Low Estimate

$75

Median

$327

High Estimate

$327

Providers

13

National avg: $268Pleasant Hill: $327

22% above national average

Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.

The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 73721MRI any joint of lower extremity without contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.

Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.

This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.

Where this data comes from & what CPT 73721 covers

Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 73721 (MRI any joint of lower extremity without contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.

What CPT 73721 covers: the provider's professional fee for mri knee. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.

Knee MRI Visit Costs by City in California2026

Knee MRI visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
Chula Vista$75$505$505
La Mesa$75$505$505
Santee$67$505$505
Oceanside$75$350$607
Milpitas$75$345$360
Palm Desert$75$338$2,278
Campbell$80$327$360
Pleasant Hill (this city)$75$327$327
San Diego$75$258$505
South Lake Tahoe$87$240$576
La Jolla$74$228$541
Travis Afb$59$215$529
Thousand Oaks$75$209$491
Fresno$63$207$871
Poway$75$195$505
Pomona$75$188$685
San Jose$75$175$360
Morgan Hill$70$175$360
Loma Linda$68$171$472
San Leandro$71$142$468
Clovis$75$139$409
Glendale$59$139$425
Rancho Mirage$59$139$840
Lancaster$63$138$407
San Francisco$67$137$472
Oakland$59$128$595
El Segundo$62$126$298
San Ramon$64$120$393
El Cajon$52$119$505
Turlock$75$114$526
Temecula$75$111$354
Fremont$75$110$356
Saratoga$75$110$327
Pasadena$60$105$560
Santa Cruz$75$105$390
Oxnard$55$104$464
Mountain View$75$102$360
Los Gatos$75$102$452
Santa Clara$75$102$374
Antioch$60$97$327
Santa Rosa$75$96$400
Petaluma$75$96$110
Sonoma$94$96$1,307
San Rafael$82$96$96
Novato$75$96$96
Redding$75$96$374
Pleasanton$72$95$327
Downey$59$92$651
Los Angeles$59$90$472
West Hollywood$90$90$267
Beverly Hills$80$90$343
Roseville$75$90$327
Tarzana$82$90$93
Marina Del Rey$75$90$90
Encino$75$90$340
Culver City$48$90$278
Duarte$80$90$504
Bakersfield$75$89$478
Santa Barbara$54$82$400
Stanford$80$80$360
Palo Alto$80$80$338
Irvine$75$80$350
Modesto$73$80$360
Torrance$75$80$356
Newport Beach$75$80$415
Long Beach$75$80$505
Riverside$69$80$472
San Luis Obispo$75$80$358
Menlo Park$75$80$190
Anaheim$75$80$327
Redwood City$59$80$232
Palm Springs$75$80$80
Mission Viejo$65$80$274
Tustin$75$80$368
San Mateo$75$80$595
Yorba Linda$75$80$90
Salinas$75$80$360
Encinitas$75$80$505
Fullerton$62$80$384
Burlingame$75$80$100
Fountain Valley$55$80$189
Madera$53$80$348
Castro Valley$75$80$189
Livermore$47$80$326
Emeryville$80$80$871
Alameda$75$80$110
Manteca$75$80$95
Vista$75$80$505
Hanford$57$80$371
Corona$75$80$152
Whittier$35$80$350
Ventura$75$79$325
Arcadia$75$79$441
Huntington Beach$75$78$441
Santa Maria$65$78$257
Brea$61$78$189
Sunnyvale$75$75$352
Costa Mesa$75$75$80
Stockton$75$75$443
Visalia$75$75$530
Carlsbad$75$75$505
Laguna Hills$38$75$277
Valencia$75$75$325
Rancho Santa Margarita$75$75$80
Northridge$75$75$208
Redlands$68$75$226
Laguna Niguel$75$75$83
Monterey$72$75$414
Redondo Beach$71$75$327
San Juan Capistrano$75$75$80
San Clemente$75$75$332
Folsom$75$75$211
Burbank$52$75$171
Cupertino$75$75$354
Garden Grove$75$75$88
Berkeley$51$75$157
Vallejo$75$75$176
Arroyo Grande$75$75$80

Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.

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Jayant Panwar

CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA

Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.

The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Knee MRI Costs in Pleasant Hill

What is the average cost of a Knee MRI visit in Pleasant Hill without insurance?

Without insurance, patients in Pleasant Hill pay between $75 and $327 for a Knee MRI visit, with a median cost of $327. These rates represent negotiated prices between insurers and providers, which often serve as a baseline for self-pay arrangements. Many providers offer payment plans or sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.

How much more does a new patient consultation cost compared to a follow-up in Pleasant Hill?

While specific new patient pricing data is not available for Pleasant Hill, established patient visits (follow-ups) are typically priced lower than initial consultations. Follow-up visits for moderate complexity cases cost a median of $327 in Pleasant Hill. New patient visits generally include additional time for comprehensive history-taking and initial assessment.

Are there lower-cost Knee MRI options in cities near Pleasant Hill?

Yes, San Diego offers more affordable options with a median cost of $258 compared to Pleasant Hill's $327 median. Campbell and Gilroy also match Pleasant Hill's pricing at $327, while cities like Chula Vista and Santee show significantly higher costs at $505. Geographic location can impact healthcare pricing due to local market factors.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Knee MRI in Pleasant Hill?

Currently, Pleasant Hill has 0 active Knee MRI providers in our network. Patients may need to consider nearby cities for services, with costs ranging from $258 in San Diego to $505 in several other California locations. Provider ratings, insurance acceptance, and pricing transparency should all factor into your selection process.

What should I expect to pay for a Knee MRI visit in Pleasant Hill with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure. The negotiated rates in Pleasant Hill range from $75 to $327, with a median of $327. Your insurance company will pay the majority of this cost, while you pay your predetermined copay or coinsurance percentage.

How many Knee MRIs are currently practicing in Pleasant Hill?

Pleasant Hill currently has 0 active providers offering Knee MRI services in our network. This includes 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices. Patients may need to seek services in nearby cities, where provider availability and pricing can vary significantly across the region.

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Jayant Panwar

CEO & Healthcare Data Analyst, Momentary Labs

Last updated: April 5, 2026

About This Data

Cost data sourced from Transparency in Coverage (TiC) machine-readable files published by UnitedHealthcare as required by the CMS Price Transparency Rule. These are actual negotiated rates between insurers and providers — not estimates.

Prices shown are for MRI any joint of lower extremity without contrast (CPT 73721) in Pleasant Hill, California.

Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and services received. This is not medical advice.

About this page

Data source: UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, CPT 73721, Pleasant Hill, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

Editorial policy: Momentary Labs does not accept payment from providers, hospitals, or insurers to influence cost rankings or editorial content. Read our full editorial policy.

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