Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Nevada
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nevada's rapidly growing population, particularly in the Las Vegas and Reno metro areas, has driven expansion of MRI imaging facilities across the Silver State. Knee MRI procedures in Nevada typically cost between $79.97 and $641.74, with a median price of $349.60 based on negotiated insurance rates. With over 2,600 active providers offering Knee MRI services throughout Nevada, patients have substantial options for accessing care in both urban centers and smaller communities.
Average
$357
Median
$350
Lowest
$80
Highest
$642
Providers
2,603
33% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri knee compare to related procedures in Nevada?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $135 | $500 | $1,458 | 2,580 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $102 | $350 | $750 | 2,567 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $85 | $282 | $504 | 2,604 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $80 | $283 | $453 | 2,690 |
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 Nevada
Nevada's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above national averages, influenced by the state's rapid population growth and concentration of residents in Las Vegas and Reno metro areas. The Silver State's unique geography creates distinct cost patterns, with urban centers offering competitive pricing while rural counties face limited provider options and higher transportation costs.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nevada's population concentrates heavily in Clark County (Las Vegas) and Washoe County (Reno), creating abundant imaging options in these metropolitan areas. Rural counties like Elko, Lincoln, and Esmeralda have limited or no MRI facilities, forcing residents to travel significant distances for care. This geographic disparity leads to higher effective costs for rural patients due to travel expenses and time away from work.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments in Nevada typically charge higher facility fees than independent imaging centers due to increased overhead costs. Major health systems like Renown Health in northern Nevada and Sunrise Health in Las Vegas operate extensive networks of both hospital-based and freestanding facilities. Independent imaging centers often provide more competitive pricing while maintaining equivalent quality standards and accreditation.
Insurance Market Competition in Nevada
Nevada's insurance marketplace features robust competition among UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and Aetna, along with several regional carriers. This competitive environment has generally helped control premium growth and maintain reasonable negotiated rates with providers. The state's lack of a dominant single insurer means imaging facilities must maintain contracts with multiple carriers, potentially moderating pricing power.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nevada
With over 2,600 providers offering Knee MRI services across Nevada, the state maintains adequate imaging capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This provider density in Las Vegas and Reno creates competitive pricing and shorter wait times for routine studies. However, subspecialty radiologists with musculoskeletal expertise remain concentrated in metropolitan areas, potentially affecting access to specialized interpretations.
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 Nevada
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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 |