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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $1,942.17 | $312.52 – $318.77 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,947.55 | $335.54 – $803.54 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,954.68 | $339.95 – $772.93 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,960.00 | $333.46 – $340.13 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,963.20 | $56.12 – $4,631.64 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,972.32 | $238.97 – $1,626.13 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $1,981.40 | $823.79 – $4,249.70 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,985.75 | $1,253.56 – $2,763.53 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $1,989.12 | $346.06 – $484.48 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $2,002.00 | $79.82 – $1,540.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $2,002.00 | $95.47 – $2,464.00 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $2,006.34 | $324.22 – $907.82 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $2,020.32 | $85.22 – $17,172.72 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $2,023.17 | $12.94 – $1,994.59 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $2,041.00 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,041.20 | $339.17 – $4,243.72 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,041.20 | $339.17 – $4,243.72 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $2,041.20 | $368.43 – $3,457.98 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,041.20 | $368.43 – $4,243.72 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $2,042.40 | $453.77 – $3,637.14 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $2,061.54 | $351.17 – $649.66 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $2,061.54 | $305.72 – $840.38 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $2,061.54 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $2,061.54 | $832.57 – $1,085.52 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $2,061.54 | $343.30 – $672.87 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,061.54 | $362.70 – $710.90 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $2,061.54 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,061.54 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $2,061.54 | $354.36 – $655.56 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $2,061.54 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $2,061.54 | $349.93 – $685.86 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $2,067.36 | $1,852.01 – $4,220.86 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $2,085.47 | $92.71 – $213.40 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $2,110.43 | $1,507.45 – $4,220.86 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $2,122.51 | $474.40 – $782.76 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $2,125.00 | $539.81 – $3,400.00 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $2,131.05 | $15.64 – $3,540.53 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $2,131.65 | $312.52 – $318.77 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $2,153.11 | $637.11 – $3,005.06 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $2,160.60 | $1.10 – $2,217.60 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,165.10 | $448.71 – $3,536.05 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,165.10 | $448.71 – $2,166.87 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $2,168.09 | $1,367.52 – $2,763.53 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $2,176.20 | $76.78 – $759.80 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $2,207.98 | $1,253.56 – $2,763.53 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $2,230.06 | $315.33 – $3,690.40 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $2,247.20 | $99.31 – $1,648.66 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $2,304.50 | $76.69 – $582.78 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $2,309.50 | $76.69 – $629.39 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $2,309.50 | $76.69 – $582.78 |