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MRI of shoulder without contrast cost in Illinois

MRI of shoulder without contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Illinois

$2,593Typical
$399 – $4,377Most listed prices

From 155 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.

Nationwide typical: $1,844 (most listed prices $496–$5,005).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Also covers elbow and wrist joints. MR arthrogram (73222 + 23350 injection) is a different bundle.

Cheapest in Illinois

Total price

MRI of shoulder without contrast

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$307Lowest est. total
$2,593Typical
$7,296Highest

In Illinois, from 155 providers. Most listed prices: $399–$4,377.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    Hospital · Marion, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $96.25
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Loretto Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $106
    Source: Loretto Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Resurrection Medical Center
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  4. Saint Francis Hospital
    Hospital · Evanston, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. Saint Joseph Hospital
    Hospital · Elgin, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  6. Saint Joseph Medical Center
    Hospital · Joliet, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. St. Mary's Hospital
    Hospital · Kankakee, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $254

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Carrollton, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $269

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Washington County Hospital
    Hospital · Nashville, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $274

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Washington County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Roseland Community Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $303

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. Thorek Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $162est. $307 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Thorek Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

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Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.