Cost of a Knee MRI Visit
in Wyoming
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Wyoming's sparse population density creates unique challenges for medical imaging access, with just 183 Knee MRI providers serving the entire state's 580,000 residents. Knee MRI costs in Wyoming typically range from $59 to $697, with a median rate of $253 based on actual insurance negotiated rates. Browse all Knee MRI providers across Wyoming to find the most affordable option in your area.
Average
$336
Median
$253
Lowest
$59
Highest
$697
Providers
183
25% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri knee compare to related procedures in Wyoming?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $100 | $400 | $1,112 | 183 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $65 | $233 | $663 | 186 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $80 | $303 | $814 | 187 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $54 | $210 | $598 | 184 |
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 Wyoming
Wyoming's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above the national average, driven by the state's extreme rural geography and limited provider competition across 97,813 square miles. The sparse population density means many patients must travel significant distances for specialized imaging, creating both access barriers and regional cost variations.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Wyoming's imaging capacity concentrates in Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie, leaving residents in counties like Niobrara and Hot Springs with limited local options. Rural patients often face higher effective costs due to travel expenses and lost wages, despite potentially lower facility fees. Some remote areas rely on mobile MRI units that visit monthly, creating scheduling constraints but offering more affordable alternatives.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based imaging departments dominate Wyoming's market, with major health systems like Banner Health and Wyoming Medical Center setting regional pricing standards. Independent imaging centers operate primarily in larger cities and typically offer 20-30% lower rates than hospital outpatient departments. The high fixed costs of MRI equipment and the need to serve sparse populations drive up per-procedure overhead across all facility types.
Insurance Market Competition in Wyoming
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming holds significant market share, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Cigna, but limited competition keeps negotiated rates relatively high. The small insurance market means fewer plan options for consumers, reducing competitive pressure on imaging costs. Some rural areas have only one or two in-network imaging options, giving providers significant pricing power over insurance negotiations.
Physician Supply and Demand in Wyoming
With 183 providers offering Knee MRI services statewide, Wyoming maintains adequate imaging capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in frontier counties. The state's physician shortage, particularly in specialized radiology, creates bottlenecks that can drive up costs and extend wait times. Many facilities rely on teleradiology services for interpretation, which can add professional fees but improves access to subspecialty expertise.
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 Wyoming
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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 |