Brain MRI (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
MRI brain without contrast · CPT 70551
$233.59
lowest cash price
$1,948.00
national median
$19,466.37
highest cash price
932
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.59–$19,466.37 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,330.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,805.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,546.86 | $4,056.78 | $4,594.20 |
| Arizona | 22 | $346.63 | $433.90 | $2,796.60 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $561.60 | $1,473.44 | $3,050.00 |
| California | 90 | $332.10 | $2,600.00 | $7,599.73 |
| Colorado | 15 | $437.67 | $6,456.42 | $13,494.25 |
| Florida | 79 | $895.20 | $5,884.19 | $19,466.37 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,636.88 | $1,948.00 | $11,676.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $791.36 | $791.36 | $1,672.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $940.83 | $3,088.08 | $4,532.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $582.00 | $671.50 | $3,566.85 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,370.59 | $2,297.10 | $5,621.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,402.00 | $3,272.76 | $13,972.17 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $1,354.91 | $3,205.20 | $16,901.07 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $599.04 | $599.04 | $599.04 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,330.10 | $1,492.10 | $2,559.90 |
| Maryland | 2 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $233.59 | $1,902.00 | $3,936.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $548.35 | $2,676.80 | $3,092.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $262.68 | $934.40 | $1,296.33 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,180.08 | $1,680.80 | $10,840.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,342.40 | $1,342.40 | $1,764.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,308.27 | $1,495.46 | $4,866.25 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,506.45 | $1,976.82 | $2,188.97 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,932.90 | $3,932.90 | $3,932.90 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $264.17 | $537.42 | $1,577.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,192.82 | $2,192.82 | $2,192.82 |
| New York | 23 | $286.04 | $286.04 | $5,577.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,477.00 | $1,765.28 | $3,896.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,140.00 | $2,140.00 | $2,948.00 |
| Ohio | 54 | $1,033.20 | $1,507.35 | $3,925.20 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $870.98 | $1,915.55 | $3,442.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $262.44 | $1,486.50 | $2,042.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $455.00 | $1,741.80 | $6,214.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $675.50 | $2,045.00 | $13,170.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,649.60 | $2,930.40 | $3,141.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $496.16 | $604.95 | $10,643.20 |
| Texas | 112 | $490.59 | $2,260.29 | $18,251.80 |
| Virginia | 43 | $593.63 | $1,932.50 | $11,774.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $569.92 | $1,703.20 | $3,254.30 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $868.50 | $1,407.50 | $3,243.60 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $873.24 | $2,110.00 | $5,058.83 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $800.52 | $1,276.36 | $1,430.27 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $1,473.44 | $223.73 – $1,700.79 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,477.00 | $228.06 – $232.62 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,478.00 | $52.25 – $973.00 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $1,480.08 | $143.88 – $780.47 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,480.08 | $64.56 – $975.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,480.08 | $64.56 – $888.04 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,486.50 | $130.97 – $946.91 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,486.50 | $130.97 – $946.91 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,486.50 | $147.72 – $485.34 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,486.50 | $130.97 – $946.91 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,486.50 | $130.97 – $946.91 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,492.10 | $69.85 – $1,390.64 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,493.28 | $162.73 – $1,750.00 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,493.28 | $162.73 – $1,750.00 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,493.28 | $162.73 – $1,750.00 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,493.28 | $162.73 – $1,750.00 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $1,495.46 | $249.48 – $2,665.82 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,503.45 | $245.01 – $249.91 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,505.00 | $365.36 – $2,408.00 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $1,506.45 | $737.62 – $2,723.52 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $1,507.35 | $1.01 – $1,501.20 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,507.35 | $1.10 – $1,501.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $1,507.35 | $0.87 – $1,501.20 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,509.60 | $268.49 – $1,182.52 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,509.60 | $231.38 – $323.93 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,509.60 | $235.87 – $3,022.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,509.60 | $855.44 – $1,836.68 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $1,512.00 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,512.50 | $249.48 – $2,420.00 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,521.30 | $10.75 – $1,725.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $1,531.00 | $52.25 – $398.58 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $1,544.50 | not published |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,546.86 | $232.50 – $458.26 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $1,554.13 | $272.77 – $5,672.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $1,554.13 | $145.45 – $5,397.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $1,569.96 | $232.50 – $620.95 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $1,569.96 | $518.84 – $4,085.02 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | $1,577.00 | $330.00 – $330.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,584.00 | $439.07 – $7,260.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,610.70 | $230.07 – $230.07 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $1,613.25 | $594.42 – $2,584.40 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $1,629.50 | $237.46 – $244.44 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $1,629.50 | $237.46 – $244.44 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $1,633.54 | $145.45 – $5,397.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $1,636.88 | $186.96 – $3,318.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,636.88 | $311.10 – $3,318.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,638.00 | $52.83 – $700.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,643.20 | $114.07 – $2,528.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,643.85 | $54.65 – $1,042.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $1,643.85 | $65.36 – $1,668.00 |