How much does an MRI of the knee cost in San Antonio?
MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint · CPT 73721 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $357, with most between $304 and $679 ($6,329 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 58% lower than the national typical of $854. Hospital list charges run about $6,329 (17.7× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint is about $357, with most between $304 and $679, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 58% lower than the national typical of $854.
How much does an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint in San Antonio run around $6,329. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,329), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the knee/lower extremity joint run about $6,329 — roughly 17.7× the $357 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $357), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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