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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,757.61 | $309.66 – $3,487.79 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,757.61 | $309.66 – $3,487.79 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,757.61 | $309.66 – $3,487.79 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,757.61 | $309.66 – $3,487.79 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,791.35 | $353.53 – $1,777.64 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,794.49 | $515.39 – $2,504.54 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,806.61 | $1,139.52 – $2,302.78 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,817.28 | $1,627.98 – $3,710.28 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,839.85 | $1,044.56 – $2,302.78 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $1,855.14 | $1,325.10 – $3,710.28 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,886.00 | $57.39 – $1,414.23 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,886.00 | $57.39 – $1,309.52 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $1,888.60 | $813.72 – $1,865.27 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,890.00 | $1,096.00 – $3,402.00 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $1,890.35 | $733.99 – $1,865.27 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $1,899.00 | $667.57 – $1,817.00 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,904.00 | $749.29 – $764.28 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,406.01 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,406.01 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,430.36 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,406.01 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,406.01 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,946.45 | $297.11 – $1,406.01 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,948.80 | $201.09 – $1,109.81 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,980.00 | $341.16 – $1,356.53 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $2,024.91 | $278.75 – $3,350.90 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $2,037.75 | not published |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $2,039.27 | $80.64 – $162.96 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $2,056.50 | $387.63 – $833.52 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,061.15 | $771.17 – $1,911.47 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,061.15 | $747.39 – $1,865.27 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $2,076.72 | $1,056.21 – $1,801.63 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $2,080.20 | not published |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $2,088.00 | $780.16 – $803.10 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $2,088.00 | $780.16 – $803.10 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $2,088.00 | $57.39 – $3,196.69 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $2,119.20 | $425.00 – $2,825.60 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $2,169.60 | $907.77 – $3,097.73 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $2,169.60 | $910.32 – $3,199.85 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $2,169.60 | $907.77 – $3,199.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $2,176.20 | $58.24 – $700.00 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $2,182.40 | $316.75 – $3,762.98 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $2,182.40 | $309.60 – $3,762.98 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $2,182.40 | $309.60 – $3,762.98 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $2,182.40 | $315.30 – $5,826.00 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $2,182.40 | $316.88 – $3,762.98 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $2,183.20 | $559.26 – $2,417.07 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $2,183.30 | $73.53 – $943.20 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $2,185.60 | $73.03 – $2,268.56 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $2,189.90 | $464.08 – $3,338.70 |