Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint
Medicare pricing data for 6,715 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $47 in West Virginia to $173 in Hawaii. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint (HCPCS code 23350) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $109.32, but hospitals typically charge $480.83 — a 4.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $109.32, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.86. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $85.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $173 | $499 | 7 | 21 | +58.3% |
| New Jersey | $162 | $647 | 143 | 458 | +48.3% |
| Connecticut | $158 | $406 | 73 | 258 | +44.9% |
| Alaska | $152 | $720 | 32 | 173 | +38.7% |
| New York | $150 | $400 | 211 | 804 | +37.2% |
| California | $144 | $688 | 520 | 2,186 | +32.1% |
| Florida | $141 | $477 | 443 | 2,011 | +28.9% |
| District of Columbia | $134 | $484 | 18 | 48 | +22.2% |
| Maryland | $133 | $481 | 93 | 229 | +21.6% |
| Arizona | $130 | $703 | 111 | 398 | +18.6% |
| Washington | $127 | $456 | 238 | 1,088 | +16.2% |
| Illinois | $121 | $512 | 312 | 1,003 | +10.4% |
| Texas | $113 | $491 | 499 | 2,401 | +3.6% |
| Nevada | $112 | $475 | 72 | 185 | +2.0% |
| Delaware | $110 | $351 | 14 | 25 | +0.9% |
| Iowa | $110 | $470 | 117 | 417 | +0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $110 | $485 | 22 | 36 | +0.7% |
| Alabama | $104 | $456 | 178 | 760 | -4.5% |
| Georgia | $104 | $575 | 277 | 936 | -4.6% |
| Colorado | $104 | $445 | 118 | 309 | -4.8% |
| Louisiana | $99 | $461 | 107 | 454 | -9.5% |
| Minnesota | $97 | $562 | 155 | 366 | -11.5% |
| Massachusetts | $95 | $389 | 127 | 402 | -12.9% |
| Tennessee | $95 | $390 | 158 | 412 | -13.1% |
| Kentucky | $94 | $373 | 70 | 211 | -13.8% |
| Utah | $90 | $275 | 103 | 277 | -17.6% |
| North Carolina | $89 | $415 | 258 | 764 | -18.3% |
| Kansas | $88 | $304 | 99 | 283 | -19.6% |
| New Hampshire | $88 | $380 | 49 | 163 | -19.8% |
| Oregon | $87 | $377 | 110 | 208 | -20.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $84 | $293 | 246 | 566 | -23.3% |
| South Carolina | $83 | $353 | 113 | 440 | -23.8% |
| Virginia | $81 | $494 | 195 | 638 | -25.6% |
| Michigan | $81 | $362 | 160 | 407 | -26.2% |
| Nebraska | $80 | $417 | 54 | 204 | -26.6% |
| Missouri | $80 | $328 | 192 | 566 | -26.8% |
| Mississippi | $78 | $601 | 75 | 245 | -28.8% |
| Indiana | $77 | $442 | 150 | 381 | -29.9% |
| Maine | $75 | $241 | 27 | 54 | -31.8% |
| Wyoming | $73 | $431 | 19 | 90 | -33.2% |
| Idaho | $70 | $370 | 89 | 376 | -36.0% |
| Wisconsin | $67 | $809 | 172 | 402 | -38.5% |
| Ohio | $67 | $410 | 169 | 308 | -38.8% |
| Oklahoma | $67 | $562 | 79 | 344 | -38.9% |
| Montana | $58 | $216 | 38 | 192 | -46.8% |
| Arkansas | $54 | $228 | 81 | 352 | -50.3% |
| New Mexico | $49 | $363 | 20 | 29 | -55.0% |
| North Dakota | $49 | $656 | 12 | 21 | -55.3% |
| Vermont | $48 | $614 | 11 | 23 | -56.0% |
| South Dakota | $48 | $336 | 22 | 71 | -56.5% |
| West Virginia | $47 | $247 | 38 | 71 | -57.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
💊 Need post-procedure medications? Check costs on OpenPrescriber