73721 MRI jnt of lower extre without dye
Also known as: Lower extremity joint MRI without contrast, MRI knee without contrast, knee MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of a single lower extremity joint without gadolinium contrast to assess articular cartilage, ligaments, and intra-articular structures.
Clinical Context
Focused evaluation of ankle, knee, or hip joint pathology including ligament tears, meniscal lesions, and cartilage damage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 6.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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