Shoulder MRI (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI joint of upper extremity without and with contrast · CPT 73223
$246.50
lowest cash price
$2,743.02
national median
$13,081.00
highest cash price
796
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $246.50–$13,081.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,850.55) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,855.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,954.68 | $4,996.68 | $6,076.20 |
| Arizona | 20 | $537.14 | $767.88 | $8,389.06 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $704.40 | $1,246.76 | $2,574.65 |
| California | 66 | $786.03 | $3,484.00 | $11,121.06 |
| Colorado | 17 | $605.18 | $6,950.63 | $6,950.63 |
| Florida | 81 | $654.35 | $4,485.00 | $13,081.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,560.52 | $3,806.00 | $7,595.22 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,148.48 | $1,148.48 | $2,692.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,350.00 | $4,199.40 | $7,381.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,349.00 | $8,876.26 |
| Iowa | 28 | $1,490.16 | $3,989.60 | $11,106.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,840.00 | $3,831.10 | $5,877.20 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $969.65 | $3,205.20 | $8,876.26 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $953.94 | $953.94 | $953.94 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,708.00 | $3,301.70 | $3,956.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $601.20 | $601.20 | $601.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $4,525.00 | $8,665.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,276.99 | $3,592.00 | $4,205.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $444.18 | $1,183.20 | $2,563.60 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,552.32 | $2,310.00 | $5,010.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,905.60 | $2,905.60 | $3,167.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,490.16 | $1,655.50 | $3,861.99 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,399.07 | $3,362.78 | $4,510.41 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,736.70 | $6,736.70 | $6,736.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $395.29 | $420.58 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,989.12 | $1,989.12 | $1,989.12 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $9,983.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,960.00 | $2,650.10 | $8,289.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,189.60 | $3,566.40 | $3,686.40 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,274.40 | $2,628.75 | $6,333.60 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,070.87 | $2,346.85 | $4,520.10 |
| Oregon | 13 | $381.24 | $1,807.50 | $3,825.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $712.50 | $2,713.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,598.00 | $2,324.00 | $4,409.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $3,819.20 | $3,925.60 | $4,187.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $656.19 | $895.95 | $2,230.06 |
| Texas | 110 | $1,248.50 | $3,110.00 | $6,378.75 |
| Virginia | 40 | $656.19 | $3,585.50 | $5,405.70 |
| Washington | 25 | $1,794.00 | $2,495.04 | $4,100.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $246.50 | $1,854.00 | $5,474.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $1,169.64 | $3,045.35 | $3,639.90 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,200.78 | $2,168.09 | $2,447.29 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,700.05 | $366.42 – $403.06 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $3,700.05 | $461.69 – $498.63 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $3,714.00 | $373.86 – $381.34 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $3,722.40 | $370.49 – $2,862.00 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $3,745.60 | $333.17 – $1,804.96 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $3,763.20 | $224.83 – $760.00 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $3,763.20 | $327.99 – $760.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $3,769.80 | $341.85 – $478.59 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $3,769.80 | $372.28 – $3,852.96 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $3,769.80 | $1,182.52 – $2,538.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $3,769.80 | $421.38 – $1,968.36 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $3,769.85 | $448.71 – $2,166.87 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $3,790.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $3,790.50 | $347.20 – $357.41 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $3,806.00 | $307.95 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $3,806.00 | $312.52 – $954.63 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,812.00 | $556.32 – $556.32 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $362.70 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $3,812.00 | $354.36 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $3,812.00 | $349.93 – $954.63 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $3,815.40 | $308.78 – $1,992.24 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $3,819.20 | $1,632.71 – $4,296.60 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $3,823.20 | $206.48 – $760.00 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $3,825.00 | $592.00 – $592.00 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $3,830.40 | $340.48 – $1,992.24 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $3,831.10 | $206.69 – $1,722.45 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $3,833.97 | $335.54 – $718.05 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $3,837.60 | $1,415.12 – $4,317.30 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $3,858.40 | $283.44 – $4,340.70 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $3,858.40 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $3,861.99 | $996.68 – $4,466.88 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $3,881.60 | $374.99 – $4,366.80 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $3,881.60 | $277.45 – $4,366.80 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $3,900.80 | $339.27 – $4,388.40 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $3,919.50 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $3,925.60 | $1,540.80 – $4,416.30 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $3,953.60 | $374.99 – $4,447.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $3,953.68 | $94.35 – $1,452.98 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $3,956.45 | $101.50 – $3,311.55 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $3,960.72 | $1,289.52 – $2,862.00 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $3,969.00 | $368.43 – $3,457.98 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $3,989.60 | $1,421.30 – $4,488.30 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $3,992.00 | $374.99 – $4,491.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $3,999.00 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $4,010.30 | $448.71 – $4,190.88 |