Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Michigan
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Michigan's robust healthcare infrastructure, anchored by major health systems in Detroit and Grand Rapids, serves patients across both urban centers and rural communities throughout the Great Lakes state. Knee MRI patients typically pay between $62 and $506, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $188 based on negotiated insurance rates across 2,225 active providers statewide. Michigan residents can browse all qualified providers through transparent cost comparison platforms.
Average
$252
Median
$188
Lowest
$62
Highest
$506
Providers
2,225
6% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri knee compare to related procedures in Michigan?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $80 | $293 | $917 | 2,202 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $67 | $181 | $527 | 1,803 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $80 | $227 | $534 | 2,378 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $57 | $171 | $356 | 2,175 |
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 Michigan
Michigan's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below the national average, reflecting the state's balanced mix of competitive urban markets and rural healthcare challenges. This pricing advantage stems from strong insurer competition and efficient health system operations across major metropolitan areas.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Southeast Michigan's Detroit-Ann Arbor corridor offers abundant imaging options with competitive pricing, while rural areas of the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula face provider shortages that can drive up costs. This geographic disparity creates significant access and affordability challenges for residents in Michigan's more remote communities.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments at systems like Henry Ford Health and Beaumont often carry higher overhead costs than independent radiology clinics throughout Michigan. Freestanding imaging centers typically offer more competitive rates due to lower operational expenses and focused service delivery models.
Insurance Market Competition in Michigan
The presence of major insurers including BCBS Michigan, UHC, and Aetna creates a moderately competitive market that helps control negotiated rates for imaging services. This multi-payer environment prevents any single insurer from dominating rate negotiations, though BCBS Michigan's strong market position influences pricing trends statewide.
Physician Supply and Demand in Michigan
With 2,225 active Knee MRI providers across Michigan, the state maintains adequate radiologist availability in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. This supply distribution affects both pricing and wait times, with metro Detroit and Grand Rapids offering shorter appointment windows and more competitive rates than smaller communities.
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 Michigan
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Knee MRI visit in Michigan?
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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 |