Brain MRI (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI brain without and with contrast · CPT 70553
$358.82
lowest cash price
$2,854.80
national median
$25,894.84
highest cash price
933
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $358.82–$25,894.84 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,174.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,893.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $690.00 | $5,486.52 | $5,938.92 |
| Arizona | 22 | $519.95 | $650.84 | $4,362.96 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $905.70 | $1,796.91 | $4,999.00 |
| California | 90 | $623.70 | $3,575.16 | $9,499.16 |
| Colorado | 17 | $656.66 | $8,803.52 | $24,440.90 |
| Florida | 80 | $622.25 | $8,166.18 | $25,894.84 |
| Georgia | 25 | $2,122.00 | $2,393.04 | $12,550.09 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,040.64 | $1,040.64 | $2,272.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,350.00 | $3,960.72 | $6,426.72 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $910.50 | $3,910.93 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,805.58 | $3,606.85 | $14,790.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,762.80 | $4,909.12 | $17,932.14 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $1,092.85 | $3,910.93 | $17,027.88 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $985.14 | $985.14 | $985.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,174.90 | $3,088.05 | $3,955.10 |
| Maryland | 2 | $436.20 | $436.20 | $436.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $360.49 | $3,387.00 | $6,234.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $912.00 | $3,704.80 | $4,214.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $358.82 | $1,388.74 | $2,131.65 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,552.32 | $2,358.95 | $18,488.39 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,696.80 | $2,696.80 | $2,816.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,322.96 | $1,939.00 | $4,505.85 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,115.19 | $2,259.94 | $2,342.19 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,592.10 | $5,592.10 | $5,592.10 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $390.30 | $825.72 | $2,209.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 | $2,623.74 |
| New York | 22 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $10,547.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $2,003.50 | $2,659.03 | $7,080.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $3,331.20 | $3,730.40 | $4,347.20 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,301.60 | $2,185.50 | $7,307.40 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,278.91 | $2,568.15 | $5,327.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $405.00 | $1,898.25 | $4,566.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $701.50 | $2,854.80 | $9,808.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,100.00 | $2,678.50 | $7,893.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $3,768.00 | $4,156.00 | $4,780.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $656.19 | $833.58 | $19,592.10 |
| Texas | 110 | $495.00 | $3,021.00 | $20,488.72 |
| Virginia | 43 | $656.19 | $3,665.50 | $17,753.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,476.45 | $2,425.20 | $4,305.47 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $1,349.00 | $2,005.00 | $4,664.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $1,171.92 | $3,042.20 | $7,480.33 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,200.78 | $1,914.88 | $2,145.79 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $2,156.00 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $2,162.99 | $753.22 – $4,639.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $2,167.80 | $59.48 – $700.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $2,174.90 | $103.67 – $943.20 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,174.90 | $104.71 – $1,664.43 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $2,176.20 | $81.95 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $2,176.20 | $59.48 – $700.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $2,177.25 | $439.13 – $13,063.50 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $2,177.25 | $439.13 – $13,063.50 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $2,177.25 | $439.13 – $15,095.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $2,184.00 | $1.01 – $2,217.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $2,184.00 | $0.87 – $2,217.60 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $2,185.50 | $2,260.00 – $2,260.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $2,185.50 | $2,528.00 – $2,528.00 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $2,209.00 | $544.09 – $544.09 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $2,218.56 | $403.99 – $1,737.42 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $2,218.56 | $405.13 – $1,794.70 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $2,218.56 | $403.99 – $1,794.70 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $2,240.56 | $202.95 – $882.13 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $2,255.00 | $301.27 – $1,200.46 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $2,256.48 | $343.67 – $4,666.53 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $2,256.80 | $1.10 – $2,217.60 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $2,258.20 | $340.77 – $719.22 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $2,259.94 | $1,106.56 – $4,085.76 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $2,263.20 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $2,263.20 | not published |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $2,272.50 | $367.00 – $367.00 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $2,296.00 | not published |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $2,301.65 | $358.25 – $365.41 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $2,310.06 | $332.39 – $1,234.77 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $2,310.06 | $332.39 – $1,234.77 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $2,310.06 | $332.39 – $1,234.77 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $2,310.06 | $332.39 – $1,234.77 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $2,310.06 | $332.39 – $2,184.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $2,314.65 | $206.69 – $468.85 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $2,317.05 | $17.09 – $3,089.98 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $2,317.50 | $347.08 – $1,041.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $2,317.50 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $2,318.25 | not published |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $2,335.84 | $397.30 – $1,603.77 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $2,342.19 | $189.74 – $7,119.42 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $2,814.30 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $2,814.30 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,345.25 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $2,345.25 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $2,345.25 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $2,358.95 | $262.38 – $1,244.26 |