MRI joint upper extremity without contrast
CPT 73221 • Imaging
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$321
Highest
$1,632
Based on 446 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
An MRI of the shoulder without contrast — looks at the rotator cuff, labrum, and surrounding tendons.
What to expect
30-45 minutes in the MRI machine, lying still on your back. Standard MRI safety screening: no metal implants, pacemaker, or recent stents. Like all MRIs, prices vary 3-5x between facilities — outpatient imaging centers are usually the best value.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC DURHAM, NC | 5 | $65 | $78 | $89 |
| IREDELL DAVIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL STATESVILLE, NC | 2 | $51 | $71 | $91 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH UNION MONROE, NC | 2 | $58 | $69 | $80 |
| SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LUMBERTON, NC | 2 | $58 | $74 | $91 |
| CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER HICKORY, NC | 2 | $70 | $75 | $79 |