Knee MRI (no contrast) — verified comparison
✓ Fully verified US-vs-China comparison
United States
US median cash $1,855
Median cash price $1,855. Middle 80% of hospitals: $584–$4,863 (2,960 hospitals). Medicare $243.77. Radiologist read often billed separately.
Source: SelfPayRates, compiled from hospitals' own price-transparency files, checked Nov 5, 2026 · CPT 73721
China
Public plain MRI per body part ¥400–700.
Public plain MRI per body part ¥400–700. Shenzhen public ¥505, Guangzhou ¥628.52. Scan only — consultation, contrast, translation and international-department fees are extra.
Source: China public price lists via chinahospital.info (secondary aggregator), checked Nov 5, 2026
Wait times: see the verified wait-times page. What's included: scan only — consultation, contrast, translation and international-department fees are extra on both sides unless stated.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026. Prices change. Estimate only, not a quote. This is not medical advice.