Brain MRI Cost in Sacramento, CA
A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.
Prices range from $1,892 to $3,642 across 2 hospitals; the median is $3,642 — choosing wisely can save $1,750.
MRI Brain With AND Without Contrast
Area median: $2,624 across 52 hospitals (CA)
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$1,892
Negotiated Range
From $241
n=17 payers
Gross
$8,679
Best price
Save 48% vs highestUniversity of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$3,642
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
$9,105
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercy General HospitalSave 48% Sacramento, CA | $1,892 | From $241n=17 payers | $8,679 | CMS | Fair price |
University of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | $3,642 | No data | $9,105 | CMS | 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.