Mri scan of leg without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 16,852 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $840.26 but Medicare allows only $130.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $63 in West Virginia to $179 in New Jersey. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of leg without contrast (HCPCS code 73718) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $130.62, but hospitals typically charge $840.26 — a 6.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $130.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.12. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $100.35 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $179 | $1,163 | 455 | 5,675 | +36.8% |
| New York | $167 | $1,072 | 857 | 12,367 | +27.9% |
| Maryland | $164 | $812 | 300 | 3,714 | +25.7% |
| Alaska | $164 | $1,566 | 53 | 220 | +25.5% |
| Rhode Island | $161 | $854 | 50 | 316 | +22.9% |
| California | $159 | $923 | 1,682 | 18,163 | +21.7% |
| Florida | $157 | $1,027 | 1,209 | 14,495 | +19.9% |
| Delaware | $156 | $900 | 47 | 585 | +19.5% |
| District of Columbia | $154 | $892 | 24 | 339 | +17.6% |
| Arizona | $149 | $999 | 252 | 3,111 | +14.4% |
| Connecticut | $148 | $867 | 214 | 1,750 | +13.4% |
| Nevada | $143 | $960 | 159 | 1,236 | +9.8% |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $871 | 364 | 3,635 | -0.7% |
| Hawaii | $129 | $672 | 31 | 133 | -0.9% |
| Colorado | $128 | $772 | 324 | 3,069 | -2.1% |
| Texas | $127 | $1,039 | 1,127 | 10,534 | -2.6% |
| Virginia | $126 | $847 | 378 | 4,386 | -3.8% |
| Wyoming | $126 | $973 | 64 | 306 | -3.8% |
| Washington | $124 | $681 | 368 | 2,303 | -5.4% |
| Illinois | $113 | $774 | 957 | 6,755 | -13.3% |
| Georgia | $112 | $925 | 579 | 3,583 | -14.1% |
| South Carolina | $112 | $770 | 287 | 2,502 | -14.4% |
| Kansas | $111 | $695 | 159 | 1,103 | -15.3% |
| Alabama | $111 | $620 | 392 | 1,976 | -15.4% |
| Minnesota | $110 | $691 | 500 | 3,175 | -15.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $110 | $260 | 50 | 219 | -16.0% |
| Utah | $109 | $697 | 109 | 574 | -16.7% |
| Montana | $107 | $518 | 68 | 327 | -17.9% |
| Louisiana | $107 | $709 | 291 | 1,616 | -18.2% |
| New Mexico | $106 | $766 | 81 | 486 | -18.9% |
| Kentucky | $106 | $759 | 220 | 1,386 | -18.9% |
| Oregon | $105 | $580 | 185 | 1,030 | -19.7% |
| Tennessee | $103 | $658 | 536 | 3,193 | -21.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $103 | $584 | 691 | 5,483 | -21.5% |
| Missouri | $100 | $530 | 307 | 3,184 | -23.4% |
| Ohio | $100 | $628 | 579 | 6,173 | -23.7% |
| Iowa | $100 | $616 | 170 | 934 | -23.7% |
| Mississippi | $99 | $711 | 148 | 1,134 | -24.2% |
| Indiana | $97 | $641 | 360 | 2,492 | -25.4% |
| New Hampshire | $97 | $1,037 | 118 | 584 | -25.7% |
| North Carolina | $96 | $608 | 538 | 3,700 | -26.2% |
| South Dakota | $96 | $520 | 66 | 387 | -26.3% |
| Oklahoma | $94 | $619 | 202 | 1,718 | -27.9% |
| Idaho | $91 | $538 | 74 | 566 | -30.2% |
| Michigan | $90 | $531 | 322 | 2,405 | -31.0% |
| Maine | $88 | $412 | 76 | 697 | -32.7% |
| Wisconsin | $85 | $893 | 327 | 1,615 | -34.6% |
| Nebraska | $81 | $422 | 101 | 701 | -38.0% |
| Arkansas | $78 | $419 | 205 | 1,673 | -39.9% |
| North Dakota | $78 | $352 | 61 | 215 | -40.3% |
| Vermont | $74 | $359 | 29 | 165 | -43.5% |
| West Virginia | $63 | $281 | 90 | 616 | -51.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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