Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 20,996 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.9x markup — hospitals charge $896.08 but Medicare allows only $130.71. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $65 in West Virginia to $187 in Alaska. 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
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (HCPCS code 73221) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $130.71, but hospitals typically charge $896.08 — a 6.9x 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 $130.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.14. 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 6.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $98.43 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $187 | $2,039 | 91 | 1,037 | +42.9% |
| New Jersey | $186 | $1,296 | 471 | 14,420 | +42.1% |
| Maryland | $170 | $868 | 279 | 11,436 | +30.3% |
| Rhode Island | $168 | $899 | 74 | 1,316 | +28.8% |
| District of Columbia | $168 | $1,010 | 31 | 936 | +28.5% |
| California | $165 | $990 | 1,888 | 58,888 | +26.2% |
| Hawaii | $162 | $761 | 44 | 1,012 | +23.6% |
| New York | $160 | $1,114 | 1,033 | 34,082 | +22.8% |
| Delaware | $160 | $990 | 54 | 1,905 | +22.1% |
| Florida | $158 | $1,087 | 1,375 | 42,459 | +21.2% |
| Connecticut | $158 | $1,007 | 276 | 5,062 | +20.8% |
| Nevada | $155 | $1,179 | 239 | 5,535 | +18.4% |
| Arizona | $152 | $869 | 294 | 10,881 | +16.3% |
| Massachusetts | $136 | $1,038 | 404 | 13,745 | +4.1% |
| Texas | $130 | $1,105 | 1,258 | 33,257 | -0.4% |
| Wyoming | $130 | $1,057 | 86 | 1,906 | -0.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $128 | $256 | 84 | 848 | -1.7% |
| Colorado | $128 | $775 | 394 | 13,221 | -1.9% |
| Virginia | $127 | $968 | 398 | 16,076 | -3.0% |
| Washington | $125 | $712 | 623 | 10,401 | -4.7% |
| Alabama | $122 | $809 | 490 | 7,166 | -6.5% |
| Minnesota | $119 | $786 | 647 | 9,948 | -8.7% |
| New Mexico | $118 | $959 | 102 | 2,287 | -10.0% |
| Utah | $117 | $652 | 181 | 2,981 | -10.5% |
| South Carolina | $116 | $832 | 419 | 10,431 | -11.4% |
| Georgia | $116 | $1,101 | 797 | 14,060 | -11.6% |
| Illinois | $115 | $976 | 1,065 | 20,626 | -12.1% |
| Mississippi | $113 | $1,025 | 196 | 5,220 | -13.4% |
| Montana | $112 | $625 | 122 | 2,000 | -13.9% |
| Louisiana | $112 | $893 | 372 | 6,226 | -14.3% |
| Kentucky | $111 | $846 | 275 | 5,055 | -15.4% |
| Oregon | $110 | $630 | 309 | 5,208 | -16.0% |
| Kansas | $109 | $667 | 272 | 4,636 | -16.9% |
| South Dakota | $108 | $688 | 139 | 1,712 | -17.1% |
| Tennessee | $107 | $711 | 742 | 14,998 | -17.9% |
| North Carolina | $107 | $722 | 817 | 16,039 | -18.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $106 | $623 | 757 | 17,551 | -18.7% |
| Missouri | $105 | $626 | 307 | 11,433 | -19.9% |
| New Hampshire | $105 | $1,246 | 164 | 2,384 | -19.9% |
| Indiana | $104 | $841 | 435 | 8,285 | -20.2% |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $686 | 233 | 6,910 | -23.6% |
| Iowa | $97 | $654 | 281 | 4,507 | -25.6% |
| Ohio | $95 | $589 | 736 | 22,747 | -27.2% |
| Wisconsin | $93 | $1,036 | 481 | 6,401 | -29.0% |
| Nebraska | $92 | $497 | 146 | 3,666 | -30.0% |
| Maine | $91 | $460 | 111 | 2,618 | -30.4% |
| Michigan | $90 | $554 | 398 | 9,907 | -31.1% |
| Vermont | $88 | $402 | 29 | 809 | -32.8% |
| Idaho | $87 | $547 | 90 | 2,438 | -33.1% |
| North Dakota | $81 | $393 | 77 | 1,241 | -38.4% |
| Arkansas | $77 | $417 | 298 | 8,276 | -40.9% |
| West Virginia | $65 | $299 | 95 | 1,517 | -50.6% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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