How much does an MRI of the knee cost in New Jersey?

MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint · CPT 73721 · State: New Jersey

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $686, with most between $416 and $1,381 ($347 cash/self-pay). Based on 62 New Jersey hospitals — 20% lower than the national typical of $854. Hospital list charges run about $3,856 (5.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$686
New Jersey · $416$1,381
Cash / self-pay
$347
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,856
5.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 62 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $686, with most between $416 and $1,381, based on 62 New Jersey hospitals. That's 20% lower than the national typical of $854.

How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost without insurance in New Jersey?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint in New Jersey run around $347. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,856), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint so high?

New Jersey hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint run about $3,856 — roughly 5.6× the $686 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 New Jersey?

Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $686), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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