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MRI of an Arm Joint, Without Contrast

South Dakota 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 $69 · 10th–90th $69$690%50%100%$69Professionalmedian $151 · 10th–90th $62$5130%10%10th90th$151$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$2,454.71
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$436.52
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,288.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$190.55
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$2,454.71
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$512.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$158.49
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$363.08
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$467.74
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$707.95
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$123.03
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$575.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$426.58
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$549.54
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$169.82
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19