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MRI of an Arm Joint, Without Contrast

Connecticut 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 $263 · 10th–90th $209$3090%20%10th90th$263Professionalmedian $269 · 10th–90th $79$9550%5%10th90th$269$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$208.93
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,513.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$812.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,023.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$173.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,513.56
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$851.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$851.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$660.69
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$776.25
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$134.90
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$562.34
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$933.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$1,148.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$851.14