Mri scan of leg before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 11,962 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $918.75 but Medicare allows only $152.46. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $100 in Vermont to $223 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 73720) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $152.46, but hospitals typically charge $918.75 — a 6.0x 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 $152.46, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $30.49. 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 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $118.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $223 | $1,365 | 314 | 1,549 | +46.3% |
| Maryland | $219 | $1,132 | 233 | 1,166 | +43.7% |
| District of Columbia | $199 | $1,073 | 20 | 157 | +30.6% |
| Florida | $190 | $1,204 | 766 | 4,415 | +24.7% |
| New York | $186 | $1,105 | 627 | 4,133 | +22.2% |
| California | $184 | $1,118 | 1,133 | 5,502 | +20.7% |
| Arizona | $181 | $1,180 | 215 | 1,179 | +18.5% |
| Alaska | $177 | $1,256 | 48 | 227 | +16.3% |
| Hawaii | $177 | $844 | 29 | 105 | +16.0% |
| Rhode Island | $174 | $888 | 37 | 221 | +13.8% |
| Connecticut | $170 | $925 | 156 | 968 | +11.5% |
| Nevada | $168 | $1,032 | 104 | 481 | +9.9% |
| Massachusetts | $166 | $971 | 338 | 2,399 | +8.6% |
| Delaware | $161 | $854 | 36 | 265 | +5.6% |
| Minnesota | $159 | $1,076 | 375 | 2,397 | +4.6% |
| Texas | $157 | $1,084 | 770 | 4,027 | +3.2% |
| Virginia | $152 | $1,135 | 299 | 2,054 | -0.1% |
| Wyoming | $148 | $865 | 44 | 181 | -3.1% |
| Washington | $146 | $707 | 287 | 1,688 | -4.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $145 | $389 | 8 | 54 | -5.0% |
| Montana | $145 | $887 | 46 | 269 | -5.1% |
| Oregon | $143 | $738 | 143 | 844 | -6.4% |
| Louisiana | $143 | $897 | 192 | 610 | -6.4% |
| Tennessee | $142 | $883 | 293 | 1,387 | -7.1% |
| Colorado | $142 | $724 | 229 | 1,523 | -7.1% |
| Georgia | $139 | $912 | 340 | 1,319 | -8.9% |
| Alabama | $139 | $628 | 239 | 827 | -9.0% |
| New Mexico | $139 | $1,091 | 49 | 229 | -9.1% |
| South Carolina | $137 | $1,046 | 200 | 1,364 | -9.8% |
| North Carolina | $134 | $818 | 360 | 2,315 | -12.0% |
| Maine | $131 | $631 | 65 | 263 | -14.0% |
| Illinois | $131 | $816 | 601 | 3,064 | -14.2% |
| Kentucky | $130 | $685 | 118 | 480 | -14.7% |
| Iowa | $130 | $684 | 159 | 986 | -15.0% |
| Utah | $128 | $841 | 98 | 445 | -16.2% |
| Kansas | $127 | $530 | 125 | 649 | -16.7% |
| Nebraska | $125 | $647 | 89 | 575 | -18.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $568 | 542 | 2,708 | -18.1% |
| Missouri | $124 | $625 | 253 | 1,929 | -18.6% |
| New Hampshire | $123 | $1,065 | 98 | 568 | -19.1% |
| Arkansas | $122 | $571 | 158 | 805 | -20.0% |
| Ohio | $121 | $697 | 341 | 2,042 | -20.9% |
| Wisconsin | $118 | $1,171 | 312 | 1,690 | -22.3% |
| Indiana | $118 | $638 | 235 | 1,161 | -22.5% |
| Mississippi | $117 | $695 | 136 | 727 | -23.0% |
| Idaho | $116 | $705 | 57 | 372 | -24.2% |
| Oklahoma | $115 | $599 | 138 | 592 | -24.6% |
| Michigan | $114 | $512 | 299 | 1,906 | -25.2% |
| South Dakota | $111 | $411 | 30 | 333 | -27.4% |
| North Dakota | $108 | $478 | 55 | 189 | -29.1% |
| West Virginia | $101 | $441 | 73 | 295 | -33.8% |
| Vermont | $100 | $506 | 28 | 173 | -34.7% |
⚠️ 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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