CPT 70553Houston, TXPrices as of 2026-06-10
Brain MRI Cost in Houston, TX
A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.
Prices range from $2,093 to $2,093 across 1 hospital; the median is $2,093.
MRI Brain With AND Without Contrast
Area median: $2,307 across 289 hospitals (US)
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Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, TX
Fair price
Cash Price
$2,093
Negotiated Range
No data
Insurer Rate
N/A
Gross
$6,541
Best price
| Insurer Rate | Fair Price | ||||
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Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Houston, TX | $2,093 | No data | -- | $6,541 | Fair price |
What affects the price of brain mri?
A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.