How much does an MRI of the shoulder cost in West Virginia?

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

In West Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $1,093, with most between $249 and $1,959 ($1,894 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 West Virginia hospitals — 29% higher than the national typical of $849. Hospital list charges run about $2,742 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,093
West Virginia · $249$1,959
Cash / self-pay
$1,894
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,742
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 10 West Virginia 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 West Virginia — FAQs

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

In West Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint is about $1,093, with most between $249 and $1,959, based on 10 West Virginia hospitals. That's 29% higher than the national typical of $849.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint in West Virginia run around $1,894. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,742), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

West Virginia hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the shoulder/upper extremity joint run about $2,742 — roughly 2.5× the $1,093 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 West Virginia?

Yes. If a West Virginia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,093), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real West Virginia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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