Brain MRI (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI brain with contrast · CPT 70552
$287.17
lowest cash price
$2,267.23
national median
$22,018.15
highest cash price
912
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $287.17–$22,018.15 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$22,018.15
HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE — PARKER, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,846.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,500.85)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,969.80 | $3,694.86 | $5,072.34 |
| Arizona | 22 | $433.29 | $542.37 | $3,439.92 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $612.75 | $1,671.09 | $4,249.00 |
| California | 90 | $531.36 | $3,017.74 | $8,359.64 |
| Colorado | 17 | $547.31 | $6,664.90 | $22,018.15 |
| Florida | 80 | $590.15 | $6,016.25 | $20,846.34 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,736.04 | $1,983.93 | $9,101.83 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $884.80 | $884.80 | $1,965.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $1,035.21 | $3,391.20 | $4,768.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.60 | $710.00 | $3,556.25 |
| Iowa | 24 | $1,164.15 | $2,697.50 | $4,166.02 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,376.00 | $3,959.73 | $16,294.17 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $985.71 | $3,556.25 | $16,907.82 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $713.96 | $713.96 | $713.96 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,844.85 | $2,725.05 | $3,136.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $382.80 | $382.80 | $382.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $287.17 | $2,949.00 | $4,563.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $719.28 | $1,848.11 | $3,405.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $310.86 | $998.66 | $1,501.08 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,366.20 | $1,920.05 | $17,921.12 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,014.40 | $2,014.40 | $2,432.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,623.34 | $1,695.96 | $5,092.35 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,883.46 | $2,095.31 | $2,320.17 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 | $4,713.95 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $390.30 | $592.49 | $1,728.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,539.32 | $2,539.32 | $2,539.32 |
| New York | 23 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $6,617.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,592.50 | $2,267.23 | $5,604.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,740.00 | $3,088.80 | $3,248.00 |
| Ohio | 53 | $1,238.80 | $1,987.50 | $5,833.80 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $985.40 | $1,927.75 | $3,844.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $315.90 | $1,600.50 | $2,256.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $635.50 | $2,854.80 | $8,004.00 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $809.50 | $2,375.50 | $5,004.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $3,142.40 | $3,202.40 | $3,430.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $566.44 | $667.59 | $14,517.67 |
| Texas | 114 | $795.06 | $2,504.25 | $21,255.44 |
| Virginia | 38 | $636.75 | $2,548.50 | $13,740.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $837.72 | $1,815.60 | $3,413.20 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $1,066.00 | $1,800.00 | $3,649.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $965.58 | $2,210.00 | $5,610.68 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1,000.86 | $1,595.96 | $1,788.41 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $2,163.67 | $445.36 – $3,245.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $2,176.20 | $64.01 – $700.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $2,176.20 | $50.29 – $700.00 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $2,189.52 | $85.22 – $13,958.19 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $2,207.80 | $564.47 – $4,999.58 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $2,210.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $2,655.00 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $2,655.00 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,212.50 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $2,212.50 | $330.06 – $594.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $2,212.50 | $356.43 – $641.57 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $2,224.60 | $278.66 – $6,356.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $2,224.60 | $278.66 – $6,356.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,224.60 | $278.66 – $6,356.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,224.60 | $278.66 – $6,356.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $2,224.60 | $278.66 – $6,356.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $2,224.96 | $278.66 – $2,781.20 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,232.65 | $448.71 – $1,938.02 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,232.65 | $448.71 – $1,187.61 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $2,233.24 | $159.71 – $186.32 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $2,245.00 | $347.08 – $1,041.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $2,245.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $2,251.70 | $263.55 – $1,778.23 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $2,256.75 | $353.56 – $883.90 |