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MRI of an Arm Joint, Without Contrast

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 73221

A detailed imaging exam of a joint in the arm, such as the shoulder, elbow, or wrist, using magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation, performed without contrast dye. It gives a clear view of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and other soft tissue around the joint that an X-ray cannot show. It's commonly used to evaluate joint pain, suspected tears, or other soft-tissue injuries.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $110 · 10th–90th $66$3090%10%20%10th90th$110Professionalmedian $229 · 10th–90th $76$7080%5%10%10th90th$229$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$1,202.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$3,235.94
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$588.84
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,148.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$933.25