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MRI Brain Cost at Carolina East Medical Center

70551 (CPT) · New Bern, NC

MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at Carolina East Medical Center costs $2,179 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $3,631. Negotiated rates with insurance range from $229 to $3,631. This is 8% below the North Carolina average of $2,367. Ranked #1 out of 17 hospitals.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the brain is a diagnostic test that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain. Patients may need this procedure to help diagnose or monitor various conditions affecting the brain, such as tumors, injuries, infections, or certain neurological disorders. During the MRI, the patient lies still on a table that slides into a large, tube-shaped machine, and the procedure typically takes 30-60 minutes to complete.

This price is $189 less than the North Carolina average

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$2,179
Gross Charge
$3,631
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Humana$229

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Brain cost at Carolina East Medical Center without insurance?
The cash price for MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at Carolina East Medical Center is $2,179. This is 8% below the North Carolina average of $2,367.
How does Carolina East Medical Center's MRI Brain price compare to other hospitals in New Bern, NC?
Carolina East Medical Center has the lowest cash price out of 17 hospitals in New Bern, NC.

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