MRI joint upper extremity without contrast
CPT 73221 • Imaging
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$389
Highest
$2,050
Based on 1,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYNN MARR HOSPITAL INC JACKSONVILLE, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| RPG ASSOCIATES PLLC KING, NC | 2 | $48 | $60 | $72 |
| FAST PACE KENTUCKY PLLC SPINDALE, NC | 2 | $48 | $52 | $57 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC DURHAM, NC | 2 | $65 | $67 | $70 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH HOSPITALS INC WADESBORO, NC | 1 | $30 | $30 | $30 |