CPT 73721: MRI of Ankle Joint (Without Contrast)
MRI of the ankle without contrast, used for ligament tears, fractures, and sports injuries.
Category: Imaging | Typical bill: $1,200 - $4,000
⚠️ Prior authorization: Yes
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Why your MRI of Ankle Joint (Without Contrast) bill looks so high
Hospitals bill a "rack rate" that is often 2-10x higher than what Medicare pays or what insurers actually reimburse. The fair range for CPT 73721 is roughly $1,200 - $4,000 — but many facilities bill far beyond it.
Common reasons 73721 claims get denied
- Prior authorization required and not obtained. Most MRIs require pre-auth. Ask the imaging center to request retro-authorization with the referral.
MRI retro-auth with the ordering physician's note is the standard remedy.
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