Shoulder MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI joint of upper extremity without contrast · CPT 73221
$233.59
lowest cash price
$2,096.84
national median
$15,975.12
highest cash price
805
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.59–$15,975.12 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,406.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($993.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $360.00 | $3,947.58 | $4,459.26 |
| Arizona | 20 | $358.09 | $511.92 | $6,035.43 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $561.60 | $1,036.89 | $2,145.65 |
| California | 66 | $573.30 | $2,444.00 | $7,819.32 |
| Colorado | 17 | $403.33 | $5,285.27 | $5,285.27 |
| Florida | 81 | $951.20 | $3,305.25 | $15,975.12 |
| Georgia | 25 | $957.27 | $1,549.08 | $14,309.07 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,382.08 | $1,382.08 | $2,407.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $950.00 | $3,338.64 | $7,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $1,165.20 | $6,450.03 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,011.42 | $2,729.83 | $7,839.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,402.00 | $3,029.65 | $3,672.79 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $990.23 | $3,205.20 | $6,450.03 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $483.34 | $483.34 | $483.34 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,366.70 | $2,139.80 | $2,554.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $276.60 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $233.59 | $3,636.00 | $8,136.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $912.00 | $2,506.40 | $3,237.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $282.26 | $992.68 | $1,230.27 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,700.05 | $4,387.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,331.20 | $1,331.20 | $1,850.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,173.48 | $1,303.50 | $2,952.05 |
| Nevada | 3 | $932.72 | $2,695.55 | $2,984.83 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 | $3,614.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $264.17 | $267.55 | $284.66 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 | $1,821.12 |
| New York | 23 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $4,841.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,501.50 | $1,938.28 | $4,840.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,228.80 | $2,516.80 | $3,229.60 |
| Ohio | 54 | $922.20 | $2,127.00 | $5,521.10 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,535.16 | $2,051.28 | $5,574.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $383.40 | $1,375.50 | $1,951.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $461.50 | $1,705.20 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $809.00 | $2,015.00 | $4,319.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,675.20 | $3,198.40 | $3,374.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $513.01 | $636.75 | $1,367.99 |
| Texas | 110 | $708.03 | $2,311.68 | $4,455.61 |
| Virginia | 43 | $624.68 | $1,932.50 | $5,499.90 |
| Washington | 25 | $1,053.66 | $1,753.60 | $2,905.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,544.50 | $3,755.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $1,055.64 | $2,280.30 | $5,058.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $800.52 | $1,445.14 | $1,631.24 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $225.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $3,264.90 | $294.17 – $317.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $3,264.90 | $209.16 – $230.08 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,267.80 | $59.32 – $1,531.78 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $3,271.20 | $108.61 – $3,680.10 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,304.00 | $323.00 – $323.00 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $3,305.25 | $151.97 – $4,576.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $3,305.25 | $147.32 – $4,576.50 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $3,305.25 | $151.97 – $4,576.50 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $3,309.39 | not published |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $3,325.20 | $61.38 – $760.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $3,338.64 | $209.13 – $4,637.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $3,338.94 | $113.49 – $2,372.00 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $3,339.36 | $219.59 – $4,638.00 |