Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Connecticut
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Connecticut's concentration of academic medical centers and specialty imaging facilities creates a competitive market for Knee MRI services across the state. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $55 and $472 for a Knee MRI, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $105. With 891 active Knee MRI providers throughout Connecticut, patients have access to imaging services in both urban centers and suburban locations.
Average
$211
Median
$105
Lowest
$55
Highest
$472
Providers
891
22% below national average
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $55 | $178 | $777 | 896 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $55 | $109 | $456 | 884 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $77 | $251 | $755 | 482 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $54 | $93 | $389 | 915 |
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 73721 — MRI 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.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Knee MRI Visit Costs Vary Across Connecticut
Connecticut's healthcare costs run approximately 14% above the national average, driven by the state's concentration of prestigious academic medical centers and high operational expenses. The state's small geographic footprint means most residents have access to advanced imaging facilities within a reasonable drive, creating competition that helps moderate pricing.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Connecticut's urban corridor from Stamford through Hartford to New Haven offers abundant Knee MRI options, while rural eastern and northwestern counties have fewer but still adequate imaging facilities. The state's excellent highway system means even rural residents can typically reach a major imaging center within 45 minutes. This geographic accessibility helps prevent the extreme rural pricing premiums seen in larger states.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging at facilities like Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare typically costs more due to higher overhead and facility fees. Connecticut's numerous independent imaging centers, particularly in Fairfield and New Haven counties, often provide the same quality at lower rates. The state's concentration of medical facilities creates competitive pressure that benefits patients shopping for imaging services.
Insurance Market Competition in Connecticut
Anthem holds the largest market share in Connecticut, followed by Cigna and UnitedHealthcare, creating moderate competition that helps control negotiated rates for Knee MRI services. The state's relatively concentrated insurance market means most providers have contracts with the major insurers, giving patients good in-network options. Connecticut's insurance department actively regulates rate increases, which helps stabilize year-over-year pricing for medical services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Connecticut
With 891 active Knee MRI providers across Connecticut, the state has strong radiologist availability relative to its population of 3.6 million residents. This adequate supply helps prevent appointment bottlenecks and excessive pricing due to scarcity. Connecticut's proximity to New York attracts top medical talent, while its medical schools help maintain a steady pipeline of qualified radiologists.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Knee MRI Costs in Connecticut
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 73721)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Range: $64 – $1,036 | $447 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $1,001 | $404 |
| 3 | Maine Range: $105 – $701 | $366 |
| 4 | Nevada Range: $80 – $642 | $357 |
| 5 | Wyoming Range: $59 – $697 | $336 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Range: $70 – $590 | $329 |
| 7 | Hawaii Range: $75 – $505 | $322 |
| 8 | Nebraska Range: $123 – $504 | $322 |
| 9 | Minnesota Range: $83 – $507 | $306 |
| 10 | Colorado Range: $60 – $642 | $299 |
| 11 | Washington Range: $59 – $505 | $297 |
| 12 | New Hampshire Range: $77 – $590 | $296 |
| 13 | Iowa Range: $80 – $516 | $296 |
| 14 | Illinois Range: $69 – $595 | $295 |
| 15 | North Carolina Range: $65 – $580 | $290 |
| 16 | Indiana Range: $59 – $595 | $284 |
| 17 | Vermont Range: $57 – $617 | $281 |
| 18 | New Mexico Range: $57 – $588 | $281 |
| 19 | West Virginia Range: $71 – $425 | $274 |
| 20 | Utah Range: $59 – $504 | $273 |
| 21 | District of Columbia Range: $53 – $560 | $272 |
| 22 | Louisiana Range: $55 – $429 | $270 |
| 23 | Rhode Island Range: $59 – $537 | $267 |
| 24 | Oregon Range: $75 – $393 | $265 |
| 25 | Virginia Range: $45 – $569 | $262 |
| 26 | New York Range: $48 – $582 | $262 |
| 27 | South Dakota Range: $131 – $327 | $262 |
| 28 | Alaska Range: $59 – $527 | $261 |
| 29 | Idaho Range: $59 – $462 | $255 |
| 30 | Michigan Range: $62 – $506 | $252 |
| 31 | Kansas Range: $65 – $504 | $249 |
| 32 | Montana Range: $59 – $358 | $248 |
| 33 | Tennessee Range: $66 – $479 | $247 |
| 34 | North Dakota Range: $83 – $327 | $246 |
| 35 | Kentucky Range: $59 – $492 | $242 |
| 36 | Missouri Range: $69 – $461 | $238 |
| 37 | Alabama Range: $53 – $479 | $232 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania Range: $55 – $506 | $232 |
| 39 | Texas Range: $59 – $464 | $230 |
| 40 | South Carolina Range: $58 – $468 | $230 |
| 41 | Delaware Range: $63 – $399 | $226 |
| 42 | California Range: $75 – $505 | $220 |
| 43 | Mississippi Range: $52 – $465 | $220 |
| 44 | Oklahoma Range: $55 – $464 | $219 |
| 45 | New Jersey Range: $47 – $466 | $219 |
| 46 | Maryland Range: $26 – $457 | $218 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $45 – $452 | $214 |
| 48 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $472 | $211 |
| 49 | Arkansas Range: $66 – $327 | $192 |
| 50 | Florida Range: $35 – $479 | $191 |
| 51 | Arizona Range: $59 – $350 | $183 |