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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,854.75 | $2,528.00 – $2,528.00 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $1,869.00 | $237.38 – $712.14 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $1,869.00 | not published |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,871.64 | $85.22 – $7,954.47 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,874.95 | $306.88 – $1,592.47 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,874.95 | $306.88 – $975.86 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,880.00 | $365.36 – $2,408.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $1,903.85 | $120.75 – $1,470.99 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,920.00 | $242.00 – $242.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $5,369.86 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $5,369.86 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $5,369.86 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $244.44 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $5,369.86 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $1,801.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,932.50 | $237.46 – $5,369.86 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $56.25 – $3,411.36 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,721.49 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $56.25 – $3,566.43 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,566.43 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,566.43 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,566.43 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,938.28 | $55.69 – $3,488.90 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $1,951.50 | $241.81 – $604.52 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,967.40 | $9.80 – $335.00 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $1,970.13 | $3,700.14 – $3,700.14 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,987.67 | $121.22 – $141.42 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $2,015.00 | $230.64 – $253.70 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $2,018.46 | $233.60 – $2,947.64 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $2,025.75 | $9.80 – $1,698.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $2,028.50 | $239.34 – $246.38 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $2,028.80 | $190.14 – $1,234.45 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,032.10 | $217.13 – $491.89 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $2,035.00 | $208.37 – $491.09 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $2,045.40 | $167.99 – $1,176.45 |
| Ascension St. John Medical Center (St. John Medical Center, Inc.) | Tulsa, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $919.72 |
| Ascension St. John Owasso (Owasso Medical Facility, Inc.) | Owasso, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $574.46 |
| Ascension St. John Jane Phillips (Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc.) | Bartlesville, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $567.86 |
| Ascension St. John Broken Arrow (St. John Broken Arrow, Inc.) | Jenks, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $170.67 |
| Ascension St. John Nowata (Jane Phillips Nowata Hospital, Inc.) | Nowata, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $567.86 |
| Ascension St. John Sapulpa (St. John Sapulpa, Inc.) | Sapulpa, OK | $2,051.28 | $84.59 – $495.23 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $2,060.00 | $365.36 – $2,640.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $2,060.00 | $365.36 – $3,214.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $2,064.30 | $59.79 – $1,489.65 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $2,065.05 | $131.00 – $317.33 |