MRI Brain Cost at Petersburg Medical Center

70551 (CPT) · Petersburg, AK

MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at Petersburg Medical Center costs $3,077 cash price (without insurance). The gross charge is $3,846. Negotiated rates with insurance range from $3,846 to $3,846. This is 35% above the Alaska average of $2,285.

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.