Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in New Hampshire
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's mix of rural accessibility challenges and concentrated urban medical centers. For a Knee MRI visit, patients typically pay between $77 and $590, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $221 based on negotiated insurance rates. New Hampshire maintains over 3,600 active Knee MRI providers across the state, allowing patients to browse all available options when seeking care.
Average
$296
Median
$221
Lowest
$77
Highest
$590
Providers
3,687
10% above national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $129 | $344 | $993 | 3,685 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $85 | $201 | $579 | 3,684 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $101 | $325 | $740 | 3,693 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $67 | $183 | $446 | 3,685 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run 11% above national averages, driven by the state's rural geography and concentration of specialty services in the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area. The state's proximity to high-cost Massachusetts markets influences pricing, while rural northern counties face access challenges that affect competitive dynamics.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of New Hampshire's imaging centers cluster around Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, leaving rural counties like Coos and northern Grafton with limited local options. Patients in rural areas often travel to Concord or Manchester for Knee MRI studies, adding transportation costs to their care. This geographic concentration allows urban providers to maintain higher rates while rural residents face access barriers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments at facilities like Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Catholic Medical Center typically charge facility fees in addition to professional interpretation costs. Independent imaging centers throughout New Hampshire often offer more competitive rates due to lower overhead expenses and focused service delivery. The state's certificate of need regulations historically limited imaging center expansion, reducing competitive pressure on pricing.
Insurance Market Competition in New Hampshire
Anthem dominates New Hampshire's individual and group insurance markets, followed by Harvard Pilgrim and Cigna as secondary players. This concentrated insurer landscape limits competitive pressure on negotiated rates compared to states with more diverse insurance options. The state's small population and limited geographic area reduce insurers' incentive to compete aggressively on provider network contracts.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Hampshire
New Hampshire maintains approximately 3,600 active Knee MRI providers, creating adequate supply for the state's 1.4 million residents in urban areas but potential shortages in rural counties. The state's radiologist-to-population ratio exceeds national averages in southern regions but falls below optimal levels in northern counties. This supply distribution allows providers in underserved areas to maintain premium pricing while urban competition moderates costs.
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 New Hampshire
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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 |