MRI joint lower extremity without contrast
CPT 73721 • Imaging
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$376
Highest
$2,050
Based on 1,904 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
An MRI of the knee without contrast — detailed images of the cartilage, ligaments (ACL/MCL), and meniscus. The standard test for sports knee injuries.
What to expect
30-45 minutes lying still in the MRI tube. No prep, no needle (since this is the without-contrast version). Tell the tech if you're claustrophobic — open MRIs and sedation are options. Imaging-center prices are typically 50-70% lower than hospital-based MRI for the same scan.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYNN MARR HOSPITAL INC JACKSONVILLE, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| FAST PACE KENTUCKY PLLC SPINDALE, NC | 2 | $48 | $52 | $56 |
| CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER HICKORY, NC | 2 | $59 | $63 | $68 |
| BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC SPRUCE PINE, NC | 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| CAROLINAEAST MEDICAL CENTER NEW BERN, NC | 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 |