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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $530.70 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $530.70 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $531.05 | $166.84 – $1,827.00 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $561.60 | $210.27 – $442.68 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $566.08 | $126.40 – $1,022.00 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $573.30 | $306.34 – $8,281.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $582.60 | $49.04 – $700.00 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $583.77 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $583.77 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $583.77 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $583.77 | $105.33 – $1,022.00 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $589.51 | $166.84 – $1,827.00 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $593.63 | $169.21 – $786.00 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $597.77 | $166.84 – $952.20 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $599.40 | $166.84 – $2,592.00 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $623.62 | $166.84 – $1,827.00 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $624.68 | $304.57 – $786.00 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $624.68 | $304.57 – $786.00 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $624.68 | $304.57 – $786.00 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $636.75 | $121.83 – $485.38 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $636.75 | $232.80 – $507.50 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $636.75 | $194.07 – $472.27 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $636.75 | $220.67 – $485.38 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $636.75 | $203.05 – $543.24 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $636.75 | $214.55 – $519.55 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $636.75 | $203.05 – $543.24 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $636.75 | $169.21 – $471.92 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $636.75 | $214.55 – $471.92 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $636.75 | $230.73 – $507.50 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $636.75 | $169.21 – $558.72 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $636.75 | $232.80 – $507.50 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $641.90 | $306.34 – $11,921.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $685.80 | $221.48 – $1,028.70 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $708.03 | $175.61 – $1,750.00 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $726.56 | $306.88 – $2,050.09 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $748.61 | $219.22 – $2,670.78 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $748.80 | $210.27 – $1,204.00 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $775.08 | $175.86 – $1,971.71 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $775.08 | $175.86 – $1,971.71 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $775.08 | $175.86 – $1,971.71 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $786.24 | $210.27 – $442.68 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $800.52 | $514.62 – $1,848.82 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $802.40 | $192.03 – $441.44 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $807.45 | $219.22 – $2,670.78 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $809.00 | $221.92 – $420.01 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $835.00 | $241.72 – $2,149.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $835.00 | $241.72 – $2,149.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $835.00 | $241.72 – $2,149.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $835.00 | $241.72 – $2,149.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $835.00 | $241.72 – $2,149.00 |