How much does an MRI of the shoulder cost in New York?
MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint · CPT 73221 · State: New York
In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $653, with most between $379 and $1,164 ($1,029 cash/self-pay). Based on 142 New York hospitals — 23% lower than the national typical of $849. Hospital list charges run about $1,946 (3× higher).
Source: medians across 142 New York 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 New York — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost in New York?
In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $653, with most between $379 and $1,164, based on 142 New York hospitals. That's 23% lower than the national typical of $849.
How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost without insurance in New York?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in New York run around $1,029. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,946), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New York hospital bill for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint so high?
New York hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint run about $1,946 — roughly 3× the $653 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 New York?
Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $653), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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