Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Maine
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maine's rural geography and limited specialist availability drive Knee MRI costs approximately 33% above national averages, creating significant price variation across the state. Patients typically pay between $105 and $701 for a Knee MRI, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $292 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 1,696 active providers statewide. Browse all available Knee MRI providers across Maine to find the most affordable option for your specific insurance plan.
Average
$366
Median
$292
Lowest
$105
Highest
$701
Providers
1,696
36% above national average
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How does mri knee compare to related procedures in Maine?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $178 | $445 | $1,023 | 1,697 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $116 | $256 | $659 | 1,700 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $140 | $457 | $656 | 1,566 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $93 | $255 | $439 | 1,705 |
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 Maine
Maine's healthcare costs run approximately 33% above national averages for Knee MRI services, driven by the state's rural geography, limited provider competition, and seasonal population fluctuations that strain medical infrastructure. The concentration of imaging facilities in southern Maine creates access challenges and price premiums for patients in Aroostook County and other remote regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Portland and Bangor metro areas offer competitive Knee MRI pricing with multiple imaging centers and hospital-based facilities, while rural counties like Washington and Piscataquis often have limited options requiring long-distance travel. Northern Maine residents frequently travel 2-3 hours for specialized imaging, with some facilities offering mobile MRI units during peak summer months. This geographic disparity creates a two-tier pricing system favoring urban patients.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health dominate the state's imaging market, with hospital-based outpatient centers typically charging premium rates compared to independent facilities. Standalone imaging centers in southern Maine offer more competitive pricing but have limited geographic reach, leaving rural patients dependent on higher-cost hospital systems. Equipment maintenance costs in remote areas also contribute to elevated pricing throughout the state.
Insurance Market Competition in Maine
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield holds the largest market share, followed by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and UnitedHealthcare, creating a relatively concentrated insurance market with limited pricing pressure. The state's small population and rural geography make it challenging for national insurers to achieve economies of scale, resulting in higher negotiated rates for imaging services. This limited competition particularly affects individual market plans and small group coverage options.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maine
With over 1,696 active Knee MRI providers statewide, Maine maintains adequate imaging capacity relative to its population, though geographic distribution heavily favors southern counties. The state's aging population and active outdoor recreation culture create consistent demand for knee imaging services, particularly during ski season and summer hiking months. This seasonal demand pattern allows imaging centers to maintain higher pricing despite adequate overall provider supply.
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 Maine
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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 |