Price Checker / CPT 23350
How much does Injection For Shoulder X-ray cost?
CPT 23350 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$520–$610
What this should cost
With insurance
~$60,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$760
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,787 is $2,217 over the fair price (about 4.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Injection For Shoulder X-ray
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Gallup, NM | $5,489 | — | 3222% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,671 | $2,671 | 1601% |
| Coon Memorial Hospital DALHART, TX | $200 | — | 573% |
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About Injection For Shoulder X-ray
CPT code 23350 refers to injection for shoulder x-ray (billing description: "Injection for shoulder x-ray"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $42 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $157 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.