MRI upper extremity other than joint without contrast (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC MRI Upper Extremity Other Than Joint W/O Contrast Bl · CPT 73218
$240.30
lowest cash price
$1,951.95
national median
$11,676.27
highest cash price
803
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $240.30–$11,676.27 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,139.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,270.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,256.64 | $3,453.06 | $3,960.84 |
| Arizona | 20 | $243.14 | $360.57 | $2,890.84 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $561.60 | $970.41 | $1,731.60 |
| California | 66 | $332.10 | $2,704.00 | $6,627.45 |
| Colorado | 17 | $494.05 | $5,237.40 | $5,237.40 |
| Florida | 81 | $558.05 | $2,775.50 | $8,596.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,210.35 | $1,741.74 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $883.52 | $883.52 | $1,597.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $950.00 | $3,407.76 | $7,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,165.20 | $7,068.05 |
| Iowa | 29 | $1,101.36 | $2,645.60 | $8,573.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,402.00 | $2,707.25 | $4,303.95 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $812.27 | $2,306.40 | $7,068.05 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $629.98 | $629.98 | $629.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,109.90 | $2,181.10 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $317.72 | $1,902.00 | $5,048.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,094.50 | $2,772.11 | $3,222.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $313.50 | $930.25 | $1,931.80 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,666.50 | $3,703.70 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,558.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,191.54 | $1,369.50 | $2,387.91 |
| Nevada | 3 | $899.08 | $1,017.65 | $1,387.65 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $267.55 | $284.66 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,760.22 | $1,760.22 | $1,760.22 |
| New York | 22 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $4,301.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,737.00 | $1,737.00 | $4,669.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,247.20 | $2,463.20 | $2,548.80 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,052.00 | $2,096.84 | $5,289.70 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,576.85 | $1,932.33 | $3,444.35 |
| Oregon | 13 | $240.30 | $1,491.75 | $2,078.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $463.50 | $1,656.00 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $798.50 | $1,880.50 | $3,981.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,579.20 | $2,829.60 | $3,146.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $449.79 | $636.75 | $1,729.65 |
| Texas | 110 | $540.09 | $2,074.10 | $4,105.50 |
| Virginia | 43 | $593.63 | $1,920.50 | $5,499.90 |
| Washington | 25 | $1,015.68 | $1,753.60 | $2,885.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,420.00 | $3,381.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $646.95 | $2,110.00 | $4,867.52 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $617.40 | $1,765.52 | $1,992.88 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $2,772.11 | $227.33 – $1,195.77 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $2,772.11 | $227.33 – $1,195.77 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $2,772.11 | $227.33 – $1,195.77 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $2,772.11 | $227.33 – $2,303.98 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $2,772.11 | $227.33 – $1,195.77 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $2,775.50 | $151.97 – $3,843.00 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $2,775.50 | $151.97 – $3,843.00 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $2,775.50 | $147.32 – $3,843.00 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $2,777.60 | $180.60 – $3,124.80 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $2,808.00 | $219.59 – $2,862.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,814.00 | $217.13 – $491.89 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $2,815.20 | $1,104.97 – $3,167.10 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $2,828.00 | $253.81 – $3,181.50 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $2,828.00 | $253.81 – $3,181.50 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $2,829.60 | $1,156.10 – $3,183.30 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $2,832.90 | $306.88 – $1,887.37 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $2,876.30 | $255.69 – $255.69 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $2,881.44 | $764.30 – $2,862.00 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $2,884.70 | $265.88 – $911.19 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,885.40 | $265.88 – $1,134.69 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $2,890.84 | $119.85 – $343.96 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $2,921.37 | $59.32 – $3,103.95 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $2,928.60 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $2,928.60 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $2,928.60 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $2,928.60 | not published |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $2,937.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $2,960.65 | $255.69 – $268.47 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $2,960.65 | $255.69 – $268.47 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $2,992.60 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $3,006.00 | $299.41 – $4,175.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $3,009.50 | $231.86 – $255.05 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $3,040.00 | $328.78 – $926.26 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $3,068.80 | $1,131.62 – $3,452.40 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $3,079.20 | $1,316.36 – $3,464.10 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $3,103.10 | $215.14 – $3,183.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $3,105.96 | $113.49 – $2,372.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $3,113.55 | $306.88 – $3,766.89 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $3,144.80 | $253.81 – $3,537.90 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $3,146.40 | $108.61 – $3,539.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,149.83 | $59.32 – $1,476.48 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $3,152.80 | $517.00 – $517.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $3,152.80 | $517.00 – $517.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,152.80 | $517.00 – $517.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $3,152.80 | $517.00 – $517.00 |