MRI scan of brain before and after contrast Cost Comparison

70553 (HCPCS)

Cash prices (without insurance) for MRI scan of brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553) range from $2,840 to $2,840 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $2,840.

An MRI scan of the brain is a medical imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to take detailed pictures of your brain and surrounding structures. Your doctor might order this test if you're experiencing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, memory problems, or neurological concerns, or to monitor a known condition like a tumor or stroke. During the procedure, you'll lie still on a table that slides into a tube-shaped machine; the scan takes about 30-45 minutes, and in this case includes pictures taken before and after injecting a contrast dye into your vein to help certain brain tissues show up more clearly on the images.