How much does an MRI of the knee cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint · CPT 73721 · Metro area: Dallas–Fort Worth

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $937, with most between $493 and $1,291 ($2,322 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals — 10% higher than the national typical of $854. Hospital list charges run about $4,128 (4.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$937
Dallas–Fort Worth · $493$1,291
Cash / self-pay
$2,322
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,128
4.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost in Dallas–Fort Worth — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $937, with most between $493 and $1,291, based on 32 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals. That's 10% higher than the national typical of $854.

How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost without insurance in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint in Dallas–Fort Worth run around $2,322. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,128), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Dallas–Fort Worth hospital bill for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint so high?

Dallas–Fort Worth hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint run about $4,128 — roughly 4.4× the $937 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Yes. If a Dallas–Fort Worth hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $937), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Dallas–Fort Worth hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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