Mri scan of arm without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 9,907 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.3x markup — hospitals charge $935.16 but Medicare allows only $176.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $61 in Vermont to $268 in Hawaii. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Mri scan of arm without contrast (HCPCS code 73218) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $176.90, but hospitals typically charge $935.16 — a 5.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $176.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $35.38. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $136.08 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $268 | $1,204 | 12 | 46 | +51.5% |
| New Jersey | $254 | $1,331 | 268 | 1,317 | +43.8% |
| New York | $232 | $1,090 | 578 | 3,406 | +31.0% |
| Maryland | $228 | $928 | 177 | 987 | +28.9% |
| Alaska | $227 | $1,900 | 36 | 79 | +28.6% |
| Nevada | $222 | $1,170 | 93 | 348 | +25.5% |
| California | $220 | $1,063 | 1,055 | 5,074 | +24.3% |
| Wyoming | $211 | $762 | 42 | 186 | +19.4% |
| District of Columbia | $203 | $871 | 19 | 91 | +14.5% |
| Arizona | $201 | $1,156 | 162 | 718 | +13.6% |
| Florida | $199 | $1,053 | 741 | 4,292 | +12.7% |
| Connecticut | $199 | $953 | 113 | 358 | +12.5% |
| Delaware | $192 | $869 | 32 | 170 | +8.8% |
| Rhode Island | $180 | $753 | 33 | 65 | +1.5% |
| Texas | $175 | $1,181 | 658 | 2,573 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $169 | $976 | 239 | 1,014 | -4.3% |
| Louisiana | $167 | $721 | 146 | 671 | -5.8% |
| New Mexico | $165 | $949 | 46 | 139 | -6.8% |
| Washington | $162 | $765 | 255 | 721 | -8.4% |
| Massachusetts | $160 | $895 | 230 | 858 | -9.6% |
| Colorado | $157 | $756 | 203 | 953 | -11.2% |
| Illinois | $154 | $923 | 510 | 1,508 | -12.7% |
| Kentucky | $151 | $964 | 104 | 307 | -14.8% |
| Alabama | $150 | $718 | 210 | 485 | -15.0% |
| Georgia | $149 | $1,078 | 328 | 1,020 | -15.6% |
| South Carolina | $147 | $900 | 172 | 515 | -16.9% |
| Mississippi | $145 | $886 | 102 | 276 | -17.9% |
| Tennessee | $143 | $743 | 277 | 956 | -19.0% |
| Kansas | $142 | $1,263 | 100 | 312 | -19.8% |
| Oregon | $141 | $686 | 98 | 231 | -20.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $141 | $732 | 414 | 1,148 | -20.6% |
| Minnesota | $140 | $824 | 250 | 690 | -21.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $137 | $231 | 23 | 72 | -22.8% |
| Montana | $132 | $652 | 49 | 99 | -25.6% |
| South Dakota | $132 | $560 | 34 | 100 | -25.6% |
| Utah | $131 | $708 | 58 | 125 | -26.1% |
| North Carolina | $127 | $689 | 318 | 877 | -28.4% |
| Indiana | $120 | $708 | 181 | 468 | -31.9% |
| Missouri | $118 | $593 | 191 | 687 | -33.5% |
| Ohio | $117 | $576 | 325 | 1,300 | -33.8% |
| Oklahoma | $113 | $637 | 105 | 413 | -36.2% |
| Iowa | $111 | $596 | 103 | 229 | -37.4% |
| Michigan | $107 | $525 | 182 | 601 | -39.5% |
| Maine | $104 | $418 | 41 | 135 | -41.0% |
| Wisconsin | $102 | $929 | 167 | 341 | -42.2% |
| Arkansas | $102 | $448 | 140 | 518 | -42.3% |
| New Hampshire | $101 | $890 | 65 | 156 | -42.7% |
| Idaho | $99 | $563 | 44 | 141 | -43.8% |
| Nebraska | $98 | $481 | 61 | 166 | -44.8% |
| North Dakota | $97 | $462 | 39 | 71 | -45.3% |
| West Virginia | $65 | $275 | 49 | 117 | -63.2% |
| Vermont | $61 | $310 | 11 | 37 | -65.5% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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