Mri scan of arm before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 7,310 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,131 but Medicare allows only $206.55. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $98 in West Virginia to $377 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 73220) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $206.55, but hospitals typically charge $1,131 — a 5.5x 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 $206.55, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $41.31. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $160.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $377 | $1,673 | 10 | 23 | +82.4% |
| Alaska | $316 | $2,358 | 28 | 63 | +53.1% |
| New Jersey | $315 | $1,577 | 197 | 482 | +52.7% |
| Maryland | $313 | $1,319 | 137 | 437 | +51.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $282 | $376 | 4 | 38 | +36.5% |
| Florida | $267 | $1,527 | 471 | 1,437 | +29.1% |
| Nevada | $264 | $1,255 | 52 | 118 | +27.7% |
| Rhode Island | $263 | $1,168 | 21 | 62 | +27.3% |
| District of Columbia | $258 | $1,198 | 19 | 83 | +24.9% |
| California | $256 | $1,359 | 713 | 1,873 | +24.1% |
| New York | $256 | $1,460 | 392 | 1,244 | +24.1% |
| Arizona | $250 | $1,507 | 120 | 295 | +21.0% |
| Connecticut | $243 | $1,153 | 100 | 214 | +17.4% |
| Minnesota | $238 | $1,582 | 245 | 719 | +15.1% |
| Massachusetts | $213 | $1,153 | 235 | 755 | +3.2% |
| Delaware | $212 | $877 | 23 | 57 | +2.4% |
| Virginia | $209 | $1,355 | 195 | 536 | +1.1% |
| Texas | $206 | $1,204 | 447 | 1,257 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $204 | $978 | 194 | 503 | -1.3% |
| Montana | $200 | $1,150 | 35 | 77 | -3.4% |
| Tennessee | $190 | $1,041 | 163 | 339 | -7.8% |
| Wyoming | $188 | $927 | 23 | 39 | -9.0% |
| Alabama | $185 | $812 | 104 | 229 | -10.4% |
| Oregon | $181 | $869 | 97 | 233 | -12.2% |
| Colorado | $181 | $822 | 157 | 408 | -12.4% |
| Illinois | $178 | $962 | 386 | 928 | -13.9% |
| Louisiana | $177 | $1,025 | 93 | 199 | -14.5% |
| Georgia | $176 | $1,343 | 186 | 375 | -14.6% |
| North Carolina | $175 | $1,001 | 254 | 584 | -15.3% |
| South Carolina | $171 | $1,084 | 118 | 282 | -17.1% |
| New Mexico | $169 | $1,329 | 29 | 49 | -18.2% |
| Iowa | $168 | $862 | 104 | 243 | -18.7% |
| Maine | $164 | $619 | 34 | 72 | -20.7% |
| Idaho | $164 | $809 | 34 | 74 | -20.8% |
| Mississippi | $154 | $881 | 76 | 152 | -25.2% |
| Missouri | $149 | $726 | 165 | 512 | -27.7% |
| Arkansas | $149 | $674 | 93 | 233 | -27.8% |
| Indiana | $148 | $816 | 111 | 208 | -28.2% |
| Utah | $148 | $687 | 46 | 102 | -28.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $148 | $651 | 345 | 786 | -28.4% |
| Wisconsin | $145 | $1,329 | 189 | 414 | -29.6% |
| Kansas | $142 | $580 | 69 | 163 | -31.1% |
| New Hampshire | $141 | $1,227 | 62 | 156 | -31.6% |
| Kentucky | $139 | $679 | 59 | 200 | -32.7% |
| Nebraska | $139 | $663 | 61 | 134 | -32.8% |
| Ohio | $138 | $702 | 232 | 620 | -33.4% |
| Oklahoma | $135 | $681 | 67 | 135 | -34.5% |
| South Dakota | $133 | $534 | 30 | 105 | -35.7% |
| Michigan | $123 | $558 | 193 | 471 | -40.3% |
| Vermont | $100 | $523 | 19 | 47 | -51.6% |
| North Dakota | $99 | $344 | 25 | 60 | -52.1% |
| West Virginia | $98 | $416 | 26 | 46 | -52.6% |
⚠️ 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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