MRI Any Joint Lower Extremity Cost Comparison

73721TC (HCPCS)

An MRI of a lower extremity joint uses magnetic imaging technology to create detailed pictures of structures like your knee, ankle, hip, or foot, helping doctors see bones, cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissues. You might need this test if you have persistent joint pain, swelling, injury, or suspected damage that other imaging cannot clearly show. During the procedure, you'll lie still inside a tube-like machine while it takes pictures, which typically takes 30-45 minutes, and you may hear loud buzzing sounds during the scan.