How much does an MRI of the shoulder cost in Nebraska?

MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint · CPT 73221 · State: Nebraska

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $1,820, with most between $712 and $2,279 ($2,319 cash/self-pay). Based on 47 Nebraska hospitals — 114% higher than the national typical of $849. Hospital list charges run about $2,794 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,820
Nebraska · $712–$2,279
Cash / self-pay
$2,319
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,794
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 47 Nebraska 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 Nebraska — FAQs

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

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $1,820, with most between $712 and $2,279, based on 47 Nebraska hospitals. That's 114% higher than the national typical of $849.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in Nebraska run around $2,319. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,794), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Nebraska hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint run about $2,794 — roughly 1.5× the $1,820 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 Nebraska?

Yes. If a Nebraska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,820), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nebraska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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