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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $1,136.27 | $232.92 – $1,111.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,139.32 | $271.72 – $978.77 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $1,165.20 | $37.14 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $1,165.20 | $37.14 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $1,165.20 | $49.04 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $1,165.20 | $37.14 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $1,165.20 | $37.14 – $700.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,173.48 | $273.44 – $2,374.90 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,173.48 | $273.44 – $2,374.90 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,173.48 | $474.98 – $2,374.90 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,173.48 | $273.44 – $2,374.90 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,173.48 | $273.44 – $2,374.90 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,173.48 | $273.44 – $2,374.90 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,176.48 | $62.37 – $203.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,180.08 | $237.67 – $430.18 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,194.60 | $35.82 – $2,045.12 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,205.50 | not published |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,218.21 | $219.44 – $614.43 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $1,230.27 | $211.11 – $1,068.00 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $1,244.50 | $47.87 – $480.35 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,254.40 | $284.65 – $2,600.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $1,262.24 | $484.11 – $2,707.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,270.20 | $49.04 – $700.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $1,271.31 | $484.11 – $2,072.07 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $1,272.04 | $59.70 – $1,094.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,299.74 | $59.32 – $856.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,299.74 | $59.32 – $779.84 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,302.80 | $172.74 – $1,039.16 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,302.80 | $173.97 – $1,041.50 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,303.50 | $273.44 – $2,359.00 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $1,307.22 | $262.65 – $262.65 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,316.70 | $121.06 – $2,372.00 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $1,323.60 | $835.56 – $1,842.03 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,331.20 | $246.21 – $761.98 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $1,346.00 | $47.87 – $1,159.16 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $1,353.00 | not published |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $1,355.21 | $232.67 – $836.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,355.25 | $51.35 – $1,042.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $1,355.25 | $61.42 – $1,668.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $1,366.70 | $61.31 – $943.20 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,367.99 | $186.96 – $2,459.00 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,375.50 | $143.54 – $946.91 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,375.50 | $161.89 – $485.34 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,375.50 | $143.54 – $946.91 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,375.50 | $143.54 – $946.91 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,375.50 | $143.54 – $946.91 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $1,376.00 | not published |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,381.00 | $47.87 – $430.46 |