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MRI Brain Cost at Mercy General Hospital

70551 (CPT) · Sacramento, CA

MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at Mercy General Hospital costs $3,564 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $5,092. This is 27% above the California average of $2,808.

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.

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,564
Gross Charge
$5,092

No payer-negotiated rates available

How This Price Compares
Medicare
$183
National
$2,083
California
$2,808
This Hospital
$3,564

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Brain cost at Mercy General Hospital without insurance?
The cash price for MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at Mercy General Hospital is $3,564. This is 27% above the California average of $2,808.

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