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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $2,190.00 | $1,096.00 – $2,800.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $2,190.00 | $1,096.00 – $3,409.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $2,205.00 | $756.26 – $1,058.77 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $2,210.65 | $204.87 – $2,101.60 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $2,214.55 | $204.87 – $2,045.19 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $2,216.32 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $2,216.32 | $202.82 – $236.63 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $2,223.00 | $782.94 – $13,338.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $2,223.00 | $782.94 – $13,338.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $2,223.00 | $782.94 – $15,412.80 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $2,228.16 | $272.49 – $1,959.32 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $2,231.84 | $790.06 – $805.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $2,238.76 | $71.16 – $2,238.75 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $2,249.50 | $602.19 – $807.53 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $2,250.00 | $1,096.00 – $2,880.00 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $2,250.00 | $11.77 – $468.75 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $2,257.50 | $814.00 – $814.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,258.90 | $709.48 – $1,616.08 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,259.00 | $520.00 – $2,710.80 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $2,259.00 | $741.65 – $1,334.97 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,259.00 | $520.00 – $2,710.80 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $2,259.00 | $741.65 – $1,334.97 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $2,259.00 | $741.65 – $1,334.97 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,259.00 | $800.90 – $1,441.62 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $2,259.00 | $741.65 – $1,334.97 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $2,259.00 | $800.90 – $1,441.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $2,271.75 | $204.87 – $1,802.03 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $2,273.50 | $57.39 – $1,402.48 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $2,278.18 | $193.81 – $346.73 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $2,291.84 | $474.40 – $782.76 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $2,292.55 | $204.87 – $1,802.03 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,387.67 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,309.30 | $67.51 – $4,064.37 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,387.67 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,387.67 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,387.67 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,433.86 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $2,309.30 | $67.51 – $4,249.11 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $2,309.30 | $66.84 – $4,249.11 |