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MRI of shoulder without contrast cost in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

$1,027Typical
$493 – $2,477Most listed prices

From 89 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

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 Louisiana

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.

$267Lowest est. total
$1,027Typical
$9,638Highest

In Louisiana, from 89 providers. Most listed prices: $493–$2,477.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District
    Hospital · Church Point, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $155
    Source: Acadia St. Landry Hospital Service District price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322
    Hospital · Bunkie, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $180
    Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
  3. Reeves Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Bernice, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $263
    Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Franklin Medical Center
    Hospital · Winnsboro, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $122est. $267 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Lady of the Sea General Hospital
    Hospital · Cut Off, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $293
  6. Richland Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Delhi, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $166est. $311 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Richland Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $212est. $357 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Glenwood Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · West Monroe, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $217est. $362 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Doctors' Hospital of Slidell, LLC
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $257est. $401 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $265est. $410 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Scan only
    $278est. $422 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. Ochsner LSU Health Monroe
    Hospital · Monroe, LA
    MRI of shoulder or other upper-limb joint (no contrast)
    Read only
    $423
    Source: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for MRI of shoulder without contrast

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.