Shoulder MRI (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI joint of upper extremity with contrast · CPT 73222
$444.18
lowest cash price
$2,476.20
national median
$10,064.00
highest cash price
765
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $444.18–$10,064.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,339.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,548.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,600.20 | $4,343.04 | $4,556.76 |
| Arizona | 20 | $447.61 | $639.90 | $8,812.00 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $643.80 | $1,194.80 | $2,210.65 |
| California | 66 | $632.61 | $2,964.00 | $8,719.47 |
| Colorado | 17 | $504.25 | $6,305.42 | $6,305.42 |
| Florida | 81 | $622.25 | $3,842.80 | $10,064.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,416.96 | $1,743.30 | $8,487.87 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,102.08 | $1,102.08 | $2,257.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,050.00 | $3,827.60 | $7,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,169.50 | $6,516.07 |
| Iowa | 27 | $1,396.50 | $3,332.00 | $9,717.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,646.00 | $3,608.15 | $4,444.84 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $941.93 | $3,243.60 | $6,516.07 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $751.14 | $751.14 | $751.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,183.30 | $2,446.60 | $3,136.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $489.00 | $489.00 | $489.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $445.56 | $3,832.00 | $6,834.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,276.99 | $3,234.06 | $3,704.80 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $444.18 | $1,025.50 | $2,231.84 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,366.20 | $1,980.00 | $5,245.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,183.20 | $2,183.20 | $2,511.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,396.50 | $1,551.50 | $3,403.83 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,166.15 | $2,964.85 | $3,917.55 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,989.15 | $3,989.15 | $3,989.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $863.44 | $874.49 | $930.42 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,729.56 | $1,729.56 | $1,729.56 |
| New York | 23 | $739.80 | $934.93 | $6,050.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,904.00 | $2,309.30 | $4,966.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,353.60 | $3,084.00 | $3,301.60 |
| Ohio | 53 | $1,146.80 | $2,769.75 | $5,922.80 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $1,025.64 | $2,271.75 | $4,455.75 |
| Oregon | 13 | $457.38 | $1,451.25 | $3,763.80 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $645.50 | $2,713.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $928.00 | $1,370.50 | $4,705.50 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $3,223.20 | $3,516.00 | $3,850.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $515.33 | $901.32 | $2,024.91 |
| Texas | 112 | $795.06 | $2,857.68 | $5,163.55 |
| Virginia | 38 | $636.75 | $2,555.50 | $5,258.70 |
| Washington | 24 | $1,467.44 | $2,182.40 | $3,623.20 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $1,168.00 | $1,886.00 | $3,503.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $1,112.64 | $2,210.00 | $6,415.28 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,000.86 | $1,806.61 | $2,039.27 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $3,223.00 | $761.45 – $788.49 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $3,223.20 | $750.56 – $3,626.10 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $3,234.06 | $532.95 – $1,237.12 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $3,234.06 | $532.95 – $1,237.12 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $3,234.06 | $532.95 – $1,237.12 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $3,234.06 | $532.95 – $1,237.12 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $3,234.06 | $546.19 – $2,687.92 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $3,234.40 | $611.05 – $3,638.70 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $3,234.40 | $577.63 – $3,638.70 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $3,240.30 | $873.56 – $2,742.27 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $3,243.60 | $681.27 – $3,405.88 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $3,243.60 | $73.10 – $760.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $3,285.60 | $58.24 – $700.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $3,287.00 | $516.50 – $837.96 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $3,300.00 | $611.05 – $3,712.50 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $3,301.60 | $321.89 – $3,714.30 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $3,325.20 | $73.10 – $760.00 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $3,330.40 | $590.11 – $3,746.70 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $3,332.00 | $1,187.03 – $3,748.50 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $460.33 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $3,358.00 | $460.33 – $1,702.05 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $3,371.58 | $439.45 – $439.45 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $3,393.60 | $873.56 – $2,450.95 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $3,403.83 | $878.44 – $3,936.96 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $3,417.58 | $309.66 – $3,487.79 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $3,445.00 | $726.91 – $3,460.90 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $3,461.90 | $677.87 – $677.87 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $3,473.05 | $730.30 – $1,865.27 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $348.95 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,482.70 | $323.10 – $355.41 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $3,482.70 | $961.23 – $1,038.13 |