Mri scan of arm joint before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 7,036 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $1,146 but Medicare allows only $200.43. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $98 in West Virginia to $302 in New Jersey. 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 73223) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $200.43, but hospitals typically charge $1,146 — a 5.7x 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 $200.43, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $40.09. 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 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $155.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $302 | $1,510 | 185 | 449 | +50.7% |
| Rhode Island | $299 | $1,648 | 21 | 68 | +49.1% |
| District of Columbia | $291 | $1,593 | 11 | 47 | +45.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $281 | $449 | 9 | 22 | +40.4% |
| Maryland | $281 | $1,285 | 122 | 364 | +40.0% |
| California | $274 | $1,543 | 688 | 1,956 | +36.7% |
| Hawaii | $273 | $1,158 | 15 | 31 | +36.3% |
| Nevada | $265 | $1,326 | 60 | 172 | +32.1% |
| New York | $252 | $1,390 | 365 | 1,128 | +25.9% |
| Florida | $251 | $1,542 | 466 | 1,491 | +25.0% |
| Connecticut | $227 | $1,204 | 81 | 207 | +13.5% |
| Arizona | $226 | $1,242 | 142 | 399 | +12.5% |
| Alaska | $220 | $1,696 | 26 | 52 | +9.8% |
| Virginia | $214 | $1,454 | 187 | 560 | +6.8% |
| Texas | $208 | $1,372 | 462 | 1,346 | +4.0% |
| Washington | $196 | $885 | 182 | 432 | -2.0% |
| Massachusetts | $194 | $1,085 | 210 | 591 | -3.2% |
| Montana | $189 | $1,049 | 36 | 66 | -5.8% |
| Wyoming | $184 | $942 | 25 | 61 | -8.0% |
| Delaware | $184 | $878 | 21 | 64 | -8.0% |
| Minnesota | $179 | $1,147 | 211 | 508 | -10.7% |
| Tennessee | $175 | $979 | 151 | 336 | -12.8% |
| North Carolina | $172 | $1,044 | 237 | 609 | -14.3% |
| Colorado | $172 | $777 | 147 | 455 | -14.3% |
| Alabama | $169 | $783 | 114 | 207 | -15.8% |
| Kentucky | $169 | $946 | 63 | 128 | -15.9% |
| Mississippi | $167 | $1,064 | 70 | 152 | -16.9% |
| Utah | $164 | $876 | 50 | 90 | -18.0% |
| Oregon | $164 | $777 | 77 | 208 | -18.1% |
| South Carolina | $163 | $1,123 | 120 | 290 | -18.6% |
| Illinois | $162 | $1,021 | 356 | 813 | -19.0% |
| Louisiana | $161 | $874 | 116 | 268 | -19.8% |
| Iowa | $158 | $846 | 105 | 272 | -21.3% |
| Georgia | $156 | $1,094 | 182 | 396 | -22.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $154 | $787 | 323 | 684 | -23.0% |
| Idaho | $153 | $849 | 36 | 92 | -23.5% |
| Nebraska | $152 | $761 | 60 | 161 | -24.1% |
| Arkansas | $147 | $690 | 100 | 279 | -26.4% |
| Maine | $147 | $671 | 37 | 101 | -26.4% |
| Indiana | $147 | $918 | 114 | 245 | -26.6% |
| Kansas | $146 | $633 | 67 | 142 | -27.4% |
| Ohio | $142 | $778 | 222 | 639 | -28.9% |
| New Mexico | $141 | $983 | 29 | 66 | -29.6% |
| Missouri | $139 | $727 | 163 | 513 | -30.4% |
| Oklahoma | $138 | $821 | 75 | 165 | -31.0% |
| New Hampshire | $137 | $1,179 | 56 | 130 | -31.5% |
| Wisconsin | $137 | $1,206 | 165 | 340 | -31.7% |
| Michigan | $128 | $628 | 172 | 448 | -35.9% |
| North Dakota | $101 | $344 | 23 | 58 | -49.8% |
| Vermont | $100 | $470 | 18 | 35 | -50.0% |
| South Dakota | $100 | $321 | 15 | 60 | -50.3% |
| West Virginia | $98 | $401 | 24 | 45 | -51.0% |
⚠️ 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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