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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.
Pomona, California

Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Pomona

Pomona's healthcare market currently shows no active MRI providers in our network data, reflecting the city's evolving medical infrastructure. Patients in Pomona pay between $75 and $685 for a Knee MRI visit, with a median of $188 based on regional insurance negotiations. The local provider landscape includes 0 active providers (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices) in our transparency data.

Cost Summary for Knee MRI in Pomona

Low Estimate

$75

Median

$188

High Estimate

$685

Providers

14

National avg: $268Pomona: $188

30% below 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.

Is It Cheaper to See a Knee MRI Near Pomona?

Nearby cities offer more competitive pricing than Pomona's median of $188, with Corona, Anaheim, and Riverside all showing median rates of $80. Corona, just 16.3 miles away, provides the closest alternative at $108 less than Pomona's median rate. These neighboring markets may offer more provider options and competitive pricing for Pomona residents willing to travel short distances.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. PomonaProviders
Pomona (this city)$18814
Corona16.3 mi away$80-$10810
Anaheim17.8 mi away$80-$10842
Riverside21.5 mi away$80-$10852

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus Pomona median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.

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$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 (this city)$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 Pomona

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

Uninsured patients in Pomona can expect to pay between $75 and $685 for a Knee MRI visit, with a median cost of $188. The wide range reflects different provider pricing strategies and visit complexity levels. Self-pay patients should inquire about cash discounts, which may reduce costs below insurance-negotiated rates.

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

New patient consultations typically cost 20-40% more than follow-up visits due to extended evaluation time and medical history documentation. In Pomona, established patient visits (CPT 99214) range from $75 to $685 with a $188 median. New patient pricing data is currently limited in our Pomona dataset.

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

Yes, nearby cities offer significantly lower costs than Pomona's $188 median. Corona (16.3 miles), Anaheim (17.8 miles), and Riverside (21.5 miles) all show median rates of $80, representing $108 in potential savings. These markets also have more active providers, offering greater scheduling flexibility.

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

Given the limited provider network in Pomona, patients should consider expanding their search to nearby cities like Corona or Riverside, which offer lower median costs of $80 versus Pomona's $188. Focus on board-certified radiologists with MRI subspecialty training and positive patient reviews. Insurance networks often include these nearby providers.

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

Insurance coverage typically reduces out-of-pocket costs to your copay or coinsurance amount, regardless of the $75-$685 negotiated rate range in Pomona. Most plans cover medically necessary Knee MRIs after deductible requirements are met. Pre-authorization may be required, so verify coverage before scheduling.

How many Knee MRIs are currently practicing in Pomona?

Our transparency data shows 0 active MRI providers currently in Pomona, with no individual practitioners or group practices reporting negotiated rates. This reflects either limited local capacity or providers not yet included in insurance transparency reporting. Patients typically access services in nearby Corona, Anaheim, or Riverside.

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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 Pomona, 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, Pomona, 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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