says: It truly depends on your insurance plan but an MRI of the shoulder without contrast costs approx $1700-$2000. Check with your insurance provider and be tough sometimes they don’t give out the info readily.Hope you feel better.ays: It truly depends on your insurance plan but an MRI of the shoulder without contrast costs approx $1700-$2000. Check with your insurance provider and be tough sometimes they don’t give out the info readily.