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Alcohol Misuse Screening vs MRI Shoulder

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Alcohol Misuse Screening: $30 total · Medicare pays $30 · Patient pays $0

MRI Shoulder: $1,200 total · Medicare pays $960 · Patient pays $240

Cost Comparison

MetricAlcohol Misuse ScreeningMRI Shoulder
Total Average Cost$30$1,200
Medicare Pays$30$960
Patient Pays$0$240
Categoryphysicianimaging

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Alcohol Misuse Screening and MRI Shoulder?
MRI Shoulder costs $1,200 on average, while Alcohol Misuse Screening costs $30 — a difference of $1,170.
How much does Medicare pay for Alcohol Misuse Screening vs MRI Shoulder?
Medicare typically pays $30 for Alcohol Misuse Screening (patient owes $0). For MRI Shoulder, Medicare pays $960 (patient owes $240).
What is Alcohol Misuse Screening?
Screening and counseling for alcohol misuse, covered service.
What is MRI Shoulder?
Magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder.