How much does an MRI of the shoulder cost in Las Vegas?

MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint · CPT 73221 · Metro area: Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $257, with most between $206 and $281 ($1,476 cash/self-pay). Based on 30 Las Vegas hospitals — 70% lower than the national typical of $849. Hospital list charges run about $3,513 (13.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$257
Las Vegas · $206$281
Cash / self-pay
$1,476
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,513
13.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 30 Las Vegas hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost in Las Vegas — FAQs

How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost in Las Vegas?

In Las Vegas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $257, with most between $206 and $281, based on 30 Las Vegas hospitals. That's 70% lower than the national typical of $849.

How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost without insurance in Las Vegas?

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in Las Vegas run around $1,476. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,513), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Las Vegas hospital bill for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint so high?

Las Vegas hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint run about $3,513 — roughly 13.7× the $257 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in Las Vegas?

Yes. If a Las Vegas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $257), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Las Vegas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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