How much does MRI shoulder (upper extremity joint), without contrast cost in Cincinnati, OH?
CPT 73221 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Cincinnati, OH.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda North (Cincinnati) lowest | Hospital | $495cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Good Samaritan Hospital (Cincinnati) | Hospital | $495cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital (Oxford) | Hospital | $495cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital (Hamilton) | Hospital | $974cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc (Cincinnati) | Hospital | $2,433cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| West Chester Hospital (West Chester) | Hospital | $2,433cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.1% |
| Atrium Medical Center (Franklin) | Hospital | $3,722cash | — | ★★★★★ |
What should 73221 cost in Cincinnati, OH?
For MRI shoulder (upper extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73221) in Cincinnati, OH, a fair self-pay price is around $974, with hospitals ranging from $495 to $2,433 across 7 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MRI shoulder (upper extremity joint), without contrast cost in Cincinnati, OH?
A fair self-pay price for MRI shoulder (upper extremity joint), without contrast (CPT 73221) in Cincinnati, OH is around $974, with hospital prices ranging from $495 to $2,433 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of MRI shoulder (upper extremity joint), without contrast?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.