CPT 70553San Diego, CAPrices as of 2026-06-10
Brain MRI Cost in San Diego, CA
A detailed magnetic-imaging scan of the brain, taken with and without contrast dye.
Prices range from $650 to $650 across 1 hospital; the median is $650.
MRI Brain With AND Without Contrast
Area median: $2,307 across 289 hospitals (US)
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Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
CMS
Good price
Cash Price
$650
Negotiated Range
From $194
n=59 payers
Gross
$5,903
Best price
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | $650 | From $194n=59 payers | $5,903 | CMS | Good 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.