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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,951.95 | $233.47 – $5,577.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,951.95 | $233.47 – $5,577.00 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,960.00 | $228.06 – $232.62 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,967.40 | $9.80 – $452.35 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,976.00 | $239.34 – $246.38 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $1,979.25 | $288.48 – $317.33 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,992.88 | $66.72 – $134.83 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $2,001.40 | $63.80 – $1,648.66 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $2,005.50 | $2,260.00 – $2,260.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $2,005.50 | $2,528.00 – $2,528.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $2,012.04 | $476.22 – $6,147.90 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $2,020.80 | $231.38 – $323.93 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $2,020.80 | $235.87 – $3,022.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $2,020.80 | $763.30 – $1,638.85 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $2,020.80 | $241.72 – $1,055.15 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $2,026.92 | $1,471.93 – $3,267.69 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $2,045.40 | $167.14 – $926.26 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $2,050.14 | $249.17 – $698.54 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $2,051.05 | $516.87 – $2,732.00 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $2,053.80 | $165.69 – $760.00 |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $2,053.80 | $760.00 – $760.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,054.58 | $121.06 – $2,372.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $2,060.00 | $365.36 – $3,214.20 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $2,060.00 | $365.36 – $2,640.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $2,060.27 | $229.48 – $491.09 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $2,074.10 | $228.08 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,074.10 | $227.71 – $2,592.62 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $2,078.25 | $241.81 – $604.52 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $2,081.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $2,086.50 | $225.74 – $406.32 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $2,088.20 | $326.77 – $326.77 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $2,096.84 | $313.93 – $517.98 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $2,109.90 | $61.31 – $943.20 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $2,110.00 | not published |