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CPT 70553Milwaukee, WIData compiled 2026-06-10

Brain MRI Cost in Milwaukee, WI

A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.

Prices range from $1,427 to $3,927 across 6 hospitals; the median is $3,042 — choosing wisely can save $2,500.

MRI Brain With AND Without Contrast

Area median: $2,840 across 15 hospitals (WI)

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Cash Price

$1,427

Negotiated Range

$347 – $2,100

n=6 payers

Gross

$2,692

Best price

Save 64% vs highest

Cash Price

$1,427

Negotiated Range

$347 – $2,100

n=6 payers

Gross

$2,692

Best price

Save 64% vs highest
Above avg

Cash Price

$2,750

Negotiated Range

No data

n=10 payers

Gross

$5,500

Cash Price

$3,042

Negotiated Range

$180 – $1,220

n=7 payers

Gross

$5,740

Cash Price

$3,265

Negotiated Range

$650 – $5,551

n=16 payers

Gross

$6,530

Cash Price

$3,927

Negotiated Range

From $363

n=27 payers

Gross

$7,140

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.
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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.