Imaging
MRI of knee without contrast cost in Kentucky
MRI of knee without contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 87 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $1,771 (most listed prices $511–$4,851).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The same code covers hip and ankle joint MRI.
Cheapest in Kentucky
Total price
MRI of knee without contrast
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Kentucky, from 91 providers. Most listed prices: $964–$3,419.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Tj Health Samson Community Hospital$265Hospital · GlasgowEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Monroe County Medical Center$282Hospital · TompkinsvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center$329Hospital · HazardEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $96.25Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $96.25Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $115Source: Jennie Stuart Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $104est. $265 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tj Health Samson Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121est. $282 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Monroe County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169est. $329 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169est. $329 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whitesburg ARH Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, IncMRI of knee or other lower-limb joint (no contrast)Read only$479Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $642est. $803 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harrison Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $720est. $881 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern KentuckyMRI of knee or other lower-limb joint (no contrast)Scan only$887
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northe price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $919
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.