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MRI of an Arm Joint, Without Contrast

Virginia 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 $148 · 10th–90th $107$2630%20%10th90th$148Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $79$5250%5%10th90th$214$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$107.15
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$676.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$5,011.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$562.34
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$478.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$707.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$338.84
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,584.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$109.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$707.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$588.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$223.87
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$758.58
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$141.25
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$446.68
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$1,862.09
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$144.54
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$691.83