MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Children's Hospital of Orange County
CPT 70553 · Orange, CA
These are Children's Hospital of Orange County's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 19, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 3.5 mi | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Foothill Regional Medical Center Tustin, CA | 4.8 mi | $7,207.68 | $7,207.68 | 2026-03-18 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | 6.9 mi | $11,782.00 | $11,782.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 8.1 mi | $7,491.84 | $15,608.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 10.3 mi | $446.00 | $9,097.01 | 2026-09-01 |
| Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA | 14.4 mi | $8,163.75 | $8,163.75 | 2026-02-04 |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA | 16.8 mi | $11,782.00 | $11,782.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 17.2 mi | $4,906.08 | $10,221.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Brain Stem W/O + W Contrast line 46170 | outpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $311.06 – $10,135.00 |
| MR Brain Stem W/O + W Contrast line 46169 | inpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $4,560.75 – $10,135.00 |
| MR Brain Stem W/O + W Contrast line 46171 | outpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $448.71 – $448.71 |
| MR Pituitary W/O + W Contrast line 46302 | inpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $4,560.75 – $10,135.00 |
| MR Pituitary W/O + W Contrast line 46303 | outpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $311.06 – $10,135.00 |
| MR Pituitary W/O + W Contrast line 46304 | outpatient | $10,135.00 | $10,135.00 | $448.71 – $448.71 |
| MR IAC W/O + W Contrast line 46583 | inpatient | $9,473.00 | $9,473.00 | $4,262.85 – $9,473.00 |
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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