How much does an MRI of the shoulder cost in San Antonio?
MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint · CPT 73221 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $306, with most between $304 and $612 ($8,505 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 64% lower than the national typical of $849. Hospital list charges run about $8,505 (27.8× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $306, with most between $304 and $612, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 64% lower than the national typical of $849.
How much does an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in San Antonio run around $8,505. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,505), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint run about $8,505 — roughly 27.8× the $306 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $306), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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