Mri scan of arm joint with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 4,467 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $1,105 but Medicare allows only $181.36. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $71 in West Virginia to $321 in Delaware. 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 with contrast (HCPCS code 73222) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $181.36, but hospitals typically charge $1,105 — a 6.1x 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 $181.36, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.27. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $140.17 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $321 | $1,460 | 4 | 13 | +77.2% |
| Alaska | $314 | $2,463 | 26 | 153 | +73.4% |
| District of Columbia | $291 | $1,359 | 6 | 20 | +60.6% |
| New Jersey | $282 | $1,294 | 89 | 221 | +55.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $269 | $393 | 8 | 13 | +48.5% |
| Connecticut | $269 | $1,292 | 49 | 113 | +48.4% |
| Nevada | $253 | $1,248 | 29 | 82 | +39.5% |
| California | $242 | $1,248 | 347 | 1,404 | +33.6% |
| Florida | $233 | $1,522 | 247 | 779 | +28.6% |
| Maryland | $233 | $1,018 | 56 | 140 | +28.4% |
| Arizona | $226 | $1,428 | 68 | 217 | +24.4% |
| Washington | $220 | $1,090 | 190 | 977 | +21.2% |
| Texas | $211 | $1,134 | 282 | 1,444 | +16.3% |
| Alabama | $205 | $1,262 | 153 | 670 | +13.1% |
| Massachusetts | $200 | $1,145 | 104 | 259 | +10.2% |
| New York | $198 | $847 | 143 | 320 | +9.4% |
| Iowa | $178 | $937 | 112 | 347 | -1.8% |
| Minnesota | $174 | $1,080 | 114 | 244 | -3.9% |
| Colorado | $174 | $859 | 93 | 244 | -4.0% |
| Illinois | $170 | $1,117 | 259 | 934 | -6.2% |
| Georgia | $166 | $1,422 | 194 | 841 | -8.3% |
| North Carolina | $165 | $877 | 169 | 588 | -9.1% |
| Kansas | $164 | $718 | 49 | 175 | -9.3% |
| Utah | $164 | $852 | 65 | 231 | -9.6% |
| Virginia | $161 | $2,242 | 134 | 797 | -11.2% |
| South Carolina | $161 | $1,006 | 68 | 230 | -11.3% |
| Tennessee | $160 | $854 | 110 | 295 | -12.1% |
| Missouri | $157 | $664 | 109 | 393 | -13.5% |
| Mississippi | $155 | $1,005 | 46 | 123 | -14.3% |
| Kentucky | $152 | $931 | 49 | 152 | -16.0% |
| Nebraska | $145 | $635 | 35 | 134 | -19.9% |
| Idaho | $142 | $774 | 48 | 393 | -21.7% |
| Louisiana | $140 | $1,002 | 54 | 131 | -22.8% |
| Oregon | $139 | $583 | 64 | 196 | -23.4% |
| Indiana | $130 | $856 | 89 | 253 | -28.4% |
| Wisconsin | $122 | $1,219 | 126 | 352 | -32.6% |
| Wyoming | $115 | $963 | 20 | 84 | -36.6% |
| Oklahoma | $113 | $999 | 39 | 219 | -37.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $110 | $527 | 169 | 358 | -39.4% |
| Michigan | $109 | $615 | 112 | 353 | -40.1% |
| Ohio | $107 | $496 | 111 | 336 | -41.2% |
| Maine | $103 | $414 | 19 | 44 | -43.0% |
| New Hampshire | $103 | $657 | 38 | 104 | -43.4% |
| Montana | $93 | $306 | 30 | 167 | -49.0% |
| Arkansas | $81 | $352 | 58 | 232 | -55.3% |
| North Dakota | $76 | $296 | 14 | 20 | -58.0% |
| Vermont | $76 | $344 | 10 | 17 | -58.3% |
| South Dakota | $74 | $260 | 9 | 26 | -59.1% |
| West Virginia | $71 | $507 | 13 | 24 | -60.7% |
⚠️ 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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