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MRI Brain Cost in California

70551 (CPT)

The cost of MRI Brain (CPT 70551) in California ranges from $3 to $17,080 cash price (without insurance). We found pricing data from 10 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.

You could save $17,077 by choosing Bakersfield Memorial Hospital over Riverside Community Hospital

10 hospitals
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$1,090
Gross Charge
$2,180
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$1,661
Gross Charge
$2,214
Medicare Rate
$183
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Healthnet Comm Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans$56
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$2,380
Gross Charge
$3,400
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,151
Gross Charge
$4,501
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,564
Gross Charge
$5,092
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,672
Gross Charge
$5,245
Medicare Rate
$183
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Blue Cross Blue Shield$306
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$3,784
Gross Charge
$5,406
Medicare Rate
$183
Insurance Negotiated Rates
Tricare-All Plnas$322
Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$5,776
Gross Charge
$8,252
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$14,479
Gross Charge
$14,479
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

Cash Price
(No Insurance)
$17,080
Gross Charge
$17,080
Medicare Rate
$183

No payer-negotiated rates available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does MRI Brain cost in California?
Cash prices for MRI Brain (CPT 70551) in California range from $3 to $17,080 across 10 hospitals.
Which hospital in California has the cheapest MRI Brain?
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has the lowest cash price for MRI Brain in California at $3. The highest price is $17,080 at Riverside Community Hospital.
How do California MRI Brain prices compare to the national average?
The California average cash price for MRI Brain is $3,303, which is 57% above the national average of $2,098.

Prices shown are sourced from hospital price transparency files published under the Hospital Price Transparency Rule. Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific clinical circumstances, and additional services required. These prices are not a quote or guarantee.

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