MRI of the wrist with contrast Cost by Hospital

MRI of the wrist with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1722 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,051median cash price · 1722 hospitals, 52 statestypically $592–$5,882 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,676
Cash / self-pay
$2,051
Insurer-negotiated
$791
Medicare pays
$330
$592$5,882
Median cash $2,051  ·  Medicare $330  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,051 — about 6.2× the Medicare rate ($330). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($659).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,676 list price could save about $1,625 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $310 $433 ★ 3/5 136 min 15.3%
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $311 $311 ★ 3/5 160 min 15.7%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $318 $644 — — —
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $325 $526 — 285 min 15.8%
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth, KS $328 $345 ★ 3/5 124 min 15.5%
Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS $328 $452 ★ 3/5 123 min 14.7%
East Liverpool City Hospital East Liverpool, OH $328 $345 ★ 3/5 138 min 15.7%
Coshocton Regional Medical Center Coshocton, OH $328 $484 ★ 4/5 149 min 15.0%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $337 $351 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Lower Bucks Hospital Bristol, PA $343 $360 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.2%
Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston, ME $344 $344 ★ 4/5 239 min 14.5%
Lake Huron Medical Center Port Huron, MI $345 $346 ★ 4/5 169 min 14.6%
Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI $346 $346 ★ 2/5 108 min 16.3%
Advanced Surgical Hospital Washington, PA $346 $381 — — 14.5%
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $348 $359 ★ 1/5 260 min 15.5%
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA $348 $359 ★ 5/5 — 15.7%
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches, LA $348 $348 ★ 4/5 160 min 15.4%
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Harlingen, TX $348 $453 ★ 2/5 154 min 14.6%
Knapp Medical Center Weslaco, TX $348 $366 ★ 5/5 141 min 14.4%
Mission Regional Medical Center Mission, TX $348 $532 ★ 4/5 151 min 15.2%
Dallas Regional Medical Center Mesquite, TX $348 $368 ★ 3/5 168 min 14.8%
Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX $348 $453 ★ 4/5 163 min 14.6%
Banner Gateway Medical Center Gilbert, AZ $349 $1,090 ★ 3/5 223 min 15.3%
Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA $356 $374 ★ 2/5 182 min 15.5%
Banner Baywood Medical Center Mesa, AZ $366 $1,062 ★ 2/5 266 min 13.9%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for MRI of the wrist with contrast

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,051; Medicare pays $330.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 14
$288
$65 – $406
Independent Health 17
$316
$81 – $657
Devoted Health 129
$346
$316 – $1,236
Priority Health 33
$348
$111 – $2,932
Amerigroup 140
$349
$81 – $889
Medicare 392
$353
$78 – $819
Tricare / VA 289
$358
$229 – $2,936
Highmark 77
$368
$262 – $917
Molina Healthcare 414
$369
$75 – $1,194
Medicaid 225
$384
$68 – $4,271
Anthem 377
$435
$189 – $2,065
Centene / Ambetter 602
$464
$233 – $1,770
Bright Health 31
$529
$422 – $4,876
EmblemHealth 48
$566
$423 – $1,306
Oscar Health 110
$574
$310 – $3,009
UCare 44
$612
$146 – $2,799
Geisinger 49
$613
$109 – $1,471
UnitedHealthcare 1101
$616
$233 – $3,148
AmeriHealth 170
$632
$179 – $1,542
SelectHealth 38
$642
$352 – $2,192
HealthPartners 133
$669
$157 – $4,285
UPMC Health Plan 54
$700
$340 – $2,100
Humana 755
$720
$263 – $2,462
MVP Health Care 56
$762
$189 – $4,007
Harvard Pilgrim 41
$792
$205 – $3,425
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 105
$797
$159 – $4,541
Blue Cross Blue Shield 943
$870
$316 – $3,829
Kaiser Permanente 159
$963
$361 – $4,271
Aetna 1072
$1,194
$310 – $4,060
Medica 121
$1,317
$231 – $3,267
Cigna 846
$1,376
$364 – $5,367
Sanford Health Plan 46
$1,460
$323 – $3,791
Health Net 224
$1,565
$335 – $5,829
Security Health Plan 42
$1,590
$57 – $3,234
Coventry 101
$1,643
$358 – $6,183
Healthcare Highways 29
$2,446
$427 – $3,867
AvMed 56
$3,110
$1,080 – $3,533
MultiPlan / PHCS network 600
$3,420
$1,138 – $6,651

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Rhode Island$390
Puerto Rico$425
Arizona$584
Louisiana$894
Tennessee$905
Connecticut$959

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKBaltimore, MDBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYEl Paso, TXKansas City, MOMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NYSacramento, CASan Diego, CAAlbuquerque, NMAnaheim, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1722 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,051, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,676, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $791, a Medicare rate of about $330. Most cash prices fall between $592 and $5,882 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does MRI of the wrist with contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1722 US hospitals is $2,051. Most hospitals fall between $592 and $5,882. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for MRI of the wrist with contrast?
Medicare pays about $330. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do MRI of the wrist with contrast prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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