Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Vermont
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Vermont's rural geography creates unique challenges for healthcare access, with many residents traveling significant distances for specialized imaging services. Knee MRI costs across the state range from $57 to $617, with a median price of $167 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 342 active Knee MRI providers throughout Vermont, patients have options to compare costs and find affordable care within their insurance networks.
Average
$281
Median
$167
Lowest
$57
Highest
$617
Providers
342
5% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri knee compare to related procedures in Vermont?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $82 | $265 | $983 | 345 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $63 | $156 | $583 | 341 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $73 | $227 | $848 | 354 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $49 | $143 | $516 | 346 |
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 Vermont
Vermont's healthcare costs run approximately 15% above national averages, reflecting the state's rural geography and smaller market size. The Green Mountain State's scattered population creates unique cost pressures as imaging facilities must serve large geographic areas with fewer patients to spread overhead costs.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Burlington and the Chittenden County area concentrate most of Vermont's advanced imaging facilities, while rural regions often have limited options requiring longer travel times. This geographic disparity means rural patients may face higher costs due to limited competition and the expense of maintaining high-tech equipment in smaller markets. Some rural areas rely on mobile MRI units that visit periodically, affecting both availability and pricing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging centers in Vermont typically charge more than independent radiology clinics due to higher overhead and facility fees. The University of Vermont Medical Center and other major health systems often have premium pricing structures compared to standalone imaging centers. Independent facilities can offer more competitive rates but may have longer wait times for non-urgent studies.
Insurance Market Competition in Vermont
Vermont's small insurance market is dominated by BCBS VT and MVP Health Care, creating limited competition that can affect negotiated rates with providers. This concentration means fewer pricing pressures compared to states with more insurers competing for market share. The state's regulatory environment and Certificate of Need laws also influence how many imaging facilities can operate in each region.
Physician Supply and Demand in Vermont
With 342 active Knee MRI providers statewide, Vermont maintains reasonable access to imaging services relative to its population of about 650,000 residents. This provider-to-population ratio helps moderate costs and wait times compared to states with physician shortages. However, the concentration of specialists in urban areas means rural patients may still face longer travel times and potentially higher costs for accessing care.
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 Vermont
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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 |