CPT 70553Philadelphia, PAData compiled 2026-06-10
Brain MRI Cost in Philadelphia, PA
A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.
Prices range from $375 to $12,733 across 3 hospitals; the median is $1,484 — choosing wisely can save $12,359.
MRI Brain With AND Without Contrast
Area median: $702 across 21 hospitals (PA)
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Cash Price
$375
Negotiated Range
From $255
n=26 payers
Gross
$20,881
Best price
Save 95% vs highestGood priceEstimated
Cash Price
$1,484
Negotiated Range
$290 – $2,650
n=19 payers
Gross
$2,120
Above avgEstimated
Cash Price
$12,733
Negotiated Range
From $363
n=15 payers
Gross
$12,733
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia, PA | $375 | From $255n=26 payers | $20,881 | CMS | -- |
Philadelphia, MS | $1,484 | $290 – $2,650n=19 payers | $2,120 | CMS | Good price |
Philadelphia, PA | $12,733 | From $363n=15 payers | $12,733 | -- | Above avg |
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.