MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated November 26, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 78 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $446.00, median $4,562.25, highest $24,629.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 3.2 mi | $9,126.87 | $9,126.87 | 2026-03-18 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 mi | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 7.4 mi | $446.00 | $3,450.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 8.1 mi | $446.00 | $3,370.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 8.1 mi | $4,406.90 | $6,779.85 | 2025-11-26 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 8.5 mi | $446.00 | $4,543.50 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.9 mi | $4,522.00 | $4,522.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 10.5 mi | $8,163.75 | $8,163.75 | 2026-02-04 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 70553 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET Scan standard_charge_information[60348] | outpatient | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | $557.83 – $8,674.72 |
| HB MRI HEAD/PITUITARY WO/W CNT standard_charge_information[82159] | inpatient | $13,028.30 | $20,043.54 | $444.69 – $14,761.00 |
| HB MRI HEAD/PITUITARY WO/W CNT standard_charge_information[82159] | inpatient | $13,028.30 | $20,043.54 | |
| HB MRI HEAD/PITUITARY WO/W CNT standard_charge_information[82159] | outpatient | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | |
| HB MRI HEAD/PITUITARY WO/W CNT standard_charge_information[82159] | outpatient | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | $444.69 – $14,761.00 |
| MAGNETIC RESONANCE (EG, PROTON) IMAGING BRAIN;W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL,FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SEQ standard_charge_information[101848] | outpatient | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | $557.83 – $8,674.72 |
| MRI standard_charge_information[102587] | outpatient | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | $557.83 – $8,674.72 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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