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CPT code 73720: MRI, non-joint, without and with contrast2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in New Mexico

MRI of a non-joint lower-extremity region before and after contrast, reported for evaluation of soft-tissue masses, suspected infection, or other abnormalities.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality67.1K Medicare services in 2024

In New Mexico, Medicare pays $314.45 for 73720 in the office.

$314.45Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−6.1%vs the national office rate ($335.01)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73720 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 73720 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in New Mexico
  2. What 73720 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 73720 covers

This service covers MRI of a lower-extremity area outside a joint, with images acquired before and after intravenous contrast. A radiologist interprets the study; it is commonly performed in a hospital imaging department or freestanding imaging center to evaluate concerns such as a soft-tissue mass, suspected infection, or another abnormality requiring characterization. The imaged region may include the thigh or calf when the examination is not focused on a joint.

Select this code when the documented protocol includes both precontrast and postcontrast imaging of the non-joint lower extremity. The order and report should identify the side and anatomic region, the clinical reason, and the contrast-enhanced sequences; a joint-centered examination belongs in the joint MRI code family. Bill globally when one entity furnishes both portions, or use modifier 26 for interpretation or TC for equipment and technical staff when those portions are billed separately. CMS diagnostic imaging multiple-procedure reductions apply to both components. For bilateral imaging, CMS pays each side separately at 100%.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How New Mexico compares for 73720

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73720 runs from $295.94 in Arkansas to $455.26 in San Benito County, CA. New Mexico pays $314.45. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

73720 in New Mexico vs other payment areas
  1. New Mexico · this page$314.45
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$383.76+$69.31
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$385.62+$71.17
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$353.33+$38.88
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$343.29+$28.84
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$384.53+$70.08
  7. Alaska · Alaska$384.72+$70.27

Other areas in New Mexico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

73720 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$300.35—
ArkansasArkansas$295.94—
ArizonaArizona$326.23—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$359.33—
Chico, CACalifornia$358.83—
El Centro, CACalifornia$358.85—
Fresno, CACalifornia$358.83—
Hanford, CACalifornia$358.83—

73720 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$295.94

$407.04

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73720 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$384.721
AL$300.351
AR$295.941
AZ$326.231
CA$358.83–$455.2629
CO$351.391
CT$357.481
DC$385.621
DE$331.741
FL$326.10–$353.333
GA$307.91–$340.392
GU$368.501
HI$368.501
IA$309.901
ID$311.581
IL$315.22–$346.394
IN$313.471
KS$307.581
KY$305.741
LA$304.92–$320.362
MA$348.89–$387.752
MD$338.42–$385.623
ME$312.33–$330.822
MI$313.05–$329.352
MN$339.021
MO$299.02–$322.553
MS$297.581
MT$335.001
NC$315.791
ND$332.041
NE$311.891
NH$345.041
NJ$362.21–$381.352
NM$314.451
NV$334.431
NY$320.53–$392.915
OH$312.441
OK$306.091
OR$332.48–$363.702
PA$313.43–$347.892
PR$337.791
RI$344.381
SC$314.511
SD$331.681
TN$309.041
TX$311.27–$349.658
UT$318.911
VA$329.12–$385.622
VI$337.791
VT$329.941
WA$348.50–$396.592
WI$320.631
WV$303.131
WY$333.711

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How the 73720 rate is calculated

Each of 73720’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 73720

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work2.10

2.10 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense7.78

7.78 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.15

0.15 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

10.0300

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$335.01

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact New Mexico inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

8,273

Code
73720
Physician work
2.10
Practice expense
7.78
Malpractice
0.15

GPCI2026.csv

77

Locality
New Mexico
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.917
Malpractice
1.201
Office calculation for 73720 in New Mexico
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work2.10× 1.0002.1000
Practice expense7.78× 0.9177.1343
Malpractice0.15× 1.2010.1802
Total RVUs9.4144
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, New Mexico$314.45

Office: (2.1 × 1 + 7.78 × 0.917 + 0.15 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $314.45

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Payment rules and modifiers for 73720

The CMS indicators that decide how 73720 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 73720

MRI, non-joint, without and with contrast

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures4Diagnostic imaging reduction applies to the technical component (and professional component) of additional services.
Bilateral (modifier 50)3Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap).
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

73720 without 26 · national office

$335.01

MRI, non-joint, without and with contrast

73720-26 · Professional component

$99.20

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 73720

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 73720
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, New Mexico
Same family
73718MRI, nonjoint, without contrastMRI of a non-joint lower-extremity region performed without contrast.$208.50
73719Extremity MRI, with contrast, non-jointMRI of a non-joint lower-extremity region performed with contrast.$244.94
Used instead
73723Joint MRI, without and with contrastUse for a joint-focused lower-extremity MRI with imaging before and after contrast.$357.02
73702CT scan, without and with contrastCT offers a different imaging modality for a lower-extremity region, with and without contrast.$182.72

How 73720 has changed in New Mexico

73720 · Office / nonfacility

$314.45

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $5.72 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $308.73 to $314.45 (1.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $308.73changed to$314.45

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 2.15 changed to 2.10
    • Practice expense RVU 7.95 changed to 7.78
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.917
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.172 changed to 1.201

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $322.16changed to$308.73

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 8.11 changed to 7.95
    • Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.15

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $316.90changed to$322.16

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $331.89changed to$316.90

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 8.28 changed to 8.11
    • Malpractice RVU 0.15 changed to 0.14
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.908
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.169 changed to 1.172

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $340.20changed to$331.89

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 8.39 changed to 8.28
    • Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.15
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.902
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.166 changed to 1.169

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $357.53changed to$340.20

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 8.88 changed to 8.39
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.14

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $368.13changed to$357.53

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 8.72 changed to 8.88
    • Malpractice RVU 0.11 changed to 0.12
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.896
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.166

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $379.85changed to$368.13

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 8.92 changed to 8.72
    • Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.11
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.908
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.207

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $407.28changed to$379.85

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 9.76 changed to 8.92

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $475.79changed to$407.28

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 11.89 changed to 9.76
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.921
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.204 changed to 1.247

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $472.38changed to$475.79

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 11.84 changed to 11.89
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.920
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.161 changed to 1.204

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $472.77changed to$472.38

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 11.80 changed to 11.84

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $470.42changed to$472.77

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $484.83changed to$470.42

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 12.26 changed to 11.80
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.14
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.919
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.161

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $542.54changed to$484.83

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 14.92 changed to 12.26
    • Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.12
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.916 changed to 0.918
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.997 changed to 1.079

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $542.54

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$314.45Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$314.45Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$314.45Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$314.45Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$308.73Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$308.73Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$308.73Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$308.73Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$322.16Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$322.16Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$322.16Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$322.16Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$316.90Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$331.89Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$331.89Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$331.89Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$331.89Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$340.20Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$340.20Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$340.20Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$340.20Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$357.53Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$357.53Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$357.53Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$357.53Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$368.13Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$368.13Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$368.13Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$368.13Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$379.85Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$379.85Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$379.85Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$379.85Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$407.28Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$407.28Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$407.28Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$407.28Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$475.79Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$475.79Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$475.79Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$475.79Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$472.38Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$472.38Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$472.38Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$472.38Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$472.77Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$472.77Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$470.42Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$470.42Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$484.83Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$484.83Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$484.83Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$484.83Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$542.54Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$542.54Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$542.54Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$542.54Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the New Mexico rate applies

New Mexico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 528 cities and communities in New Mexico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Abeytas
  • Abiquiu
  • Acomita Lake
  • Adelino
  • Agua Fria
  • Alamillo
  • Alamo
  • Alamogordo

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73720 billing questions

When is this code preferable to a joint MRI code?

Use it for an examination of a lower-extremity region outside a joint, such as the thigh or calf. A study focused on a joint is reported from the joint MRI code family.

How does this differ from MRI without contrast or with contrast only?

This code represents imaging both before and after contrast. Use the corresponding single-protocol code when the study is performed only without contrast or only with contrast.

Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the technical service; billing without either modifier represents the global service.

How does CMS handle multiple imaging procedures?

CMS diagnostic imaging multiple-procedure reductions apply to both the professional and technical components when applicable.

What supports reporting this code?

Documentation should establish the non-joint site and side, the clinical reason for imaging, and that the MRI included both precontrast and postcontrast sequences.

How is bilateral imaging paid?

CMS pays each side separately at 100% when the study is performed bilaterally.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 73720PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,273 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for New MexicoGPCI2026.csv, line 77 (RVU26D)

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