MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
CPT 70553 · San Diego, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 3.3 mi | $4,562.25 | $6,083.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 3.7 mi | $4,562.25 | $6,083.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $4,959.35 | $9,017.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,475.74 | $5,902.98 | 2026-03-30 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 8.7 mi | $446.00 | $4,559.94 | 2026-09-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 10.3 mi | $4,562.25 | $6,083.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,475.74 | $5,902.98 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,475.74 | $5,902.98 | 2026-03-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O W/CONTRAST MATERIAL line 6605 | both | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | $324.00 – $965.00 |
| Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye mod TC line 6604 | both | $324.00 – $965.00 |
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