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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,139.32 | $271.72 – $978.77 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,140.87 | $3.18 – $1,415.96 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,142.70 | $9.80 – $1,725.00 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $1,143.50 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,158.24 | $1,037.59 – $2,364.74 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,159.60 | $191.13 – $2,043.48 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $1,162.39 | $59.02 – $1,000.11 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $1,165.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $1,165.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $1,165.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $1,165.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $1,165.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $1,168.20 | $268.00 – $7,009.20 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $1,168.20 | $268.00 – $7,009.20 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $1,168.20 | $268.00 – $8,099.52 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,180.08 | $237.67 – $430.18 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $1,182.37 | $844.55 – $2,364.74 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,190.41 | $476.39 – $3,035.76 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,191.54 | $425.55 – $2,411.45 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,191.54 | $469.14 – $2,411.45 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,191.54 | $482.29 – $2,411.45 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,191.54 | $397.18 – $2,411.45 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,191.54 | $453.92 – $2,411.45 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,191.54 | $469.14 – $2,411.45 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,194.24 | $62.03 – $203.00 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,196.40 | $35.42 – $2,086.88 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,205.50 | not published |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,208.50 | $47.87 – $401.87 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,210.35 | $488.04 – $3,312.09 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $1,210.35 | $186.96 – $2,862.30 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,218.21 | $219.44 – $614.43 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,230.00 | $298.36 – $1,640.00 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $1,242.50 | $47.87 – $1,159.16 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $1,248.00 | $47.87 – $480.35 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,256.64 | $232.50 – $458.26 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $1,262.67 | $524.97 – $2,708.16 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,265.00 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $1,265.88 | $232.50 – $620.95 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,270.20 | $48.32 – $606.07 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,272.40 | $284.65 – $2,600.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,300.50 | not published |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,302.80 | $172.74 – $1,039.16 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,302.80 | $173.97 – $1,041.50 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,307.22 | $445.01 – $445.01 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $1,309.80 | $230.45 – $926.26 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,311.46 | $500.33 – $1,830.39 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,331.20 | $246.21 – $761.98 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,350.00 | $365.36 – $2,160.00 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,353.00 | not published |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,355.25 | $49.95 – $1,042.50 |