CPT/HCPCS 70551 · Imaging
How much should mri brain, without contrast cost?
$600–$1,200
Based on the national Medicare reference rate (~$300) at a typical commercial multiple of 2×–4×. This is an order-of-magnitude estimate, not a quote — your hospital's actual contracted rate may differ.
Why prices vary for this
Imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray) is one of the most marked-up categories in published hospital price files — the same scan can cost 2 to 4 times the Medicare reference rate depending on facility and negotiated insurer rates.
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