$688.5
Lowest Price
$20,779
Highest Price
$2,930.4
Median Price
634
Hospitals
Prices vary 2918× across hospitals — the highest price is $20,090.5 more than the lowest.
Brain MRI (without contrast)
Highly detailed scan of the brain using magnetic fields — no radiation. Shows brain tissue, lesions, and structural abnormalities with much more detail than a CT.
Commonly ordered for: Headaches, memory problems, multiple sclerosis evaluation, or abnormal neurological symptoms
Prices shown are for this procedure code only and do not include anesthesia, facility fees, or other services billed separately.
27 prices flagged as possible line items are shown but excluded from the average — they may represent a single fee component rather than the full procedure cost.
Potomac Valley Hospital Of Wv
Unknown, WV
$76.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBraxton County Memorial Hospital
Gassaway, WV
$76.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAdventist Health Columbia Gorge
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, OR
$106.08
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeThe Metrohealth System
Cleveland, OH
$143.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeCentral Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, VT
$206.03
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeJackson Hospital & Clinic
Montgomery, AL
$206.91
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeChamplain Valley Physicians Hospital
City of Plattsburgh, NY
$223
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeRothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
Bensalem, PA
$254.93
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeArkansas Surgical Hospital
No Little Rock, AR
$268.48
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeJefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
$283.42
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeJefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
East Norriton, PA
$283.42
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMarion Regional Medical Center
Winfield, AL
$283.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feePhysicians Care Surgical Hospital
Royersford, PA
$306.07
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeRush Hospital
Meridian, MS
$313.12
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeUniversity Of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
$318
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMost procedures generate multiple separate bills. Here's the full picture beyond the facility fee.
Full Bill Estimate — MRI Brain without Contrast
A non-contrast brain MRI generates a facility fee for scanner and technologist time. The radiologist who reads the images bills a separate professional fee, usually at a fraction of the facility cost.
MRI brain without contrast (facility/technical fee)
Estimate only. Prices are median cash rates across all reporting hospitals and will vary significantly by location, facility, and insurance plan. Items marked "Separate bill" come from different providers and are not included in the facility fee shown above. Actual costs may differ substantially. Always confirm your expected charges directly with each provider and your insurance company.
How much does mri brain stem w/o dye cost?
Cash prices for mri brain stem w/o dye range from $688.5 to $20,779 across 634 hospitals in the US. The median cash price is $2,930.4. Prices vary 2918% — location, facility type, and overhead all affect what hospitals charge.
How much does mri brain stem w/o dye cost without insurance?
Without insurance, mri brain stem w/o dye typically costs between $688.5 and $20,779. The most affordable hospital on this site charges $688.5. Many hospitals offer cash-pay discounts — it's worth calling ahead to negotiate before your appointment.
What is mri brain stem w/o dye (CPT 70551)?
Highly detailed scan of the brain using magnetic fields — no radiation. Shows brain tissue, lesions, and structural abnormalities with much more detail than a CT.
Sometimes used for anxiety during this procedure
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