MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco
CPT 70553 · San Francisco, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus San Francisco, CA | 1.0 mi | $8,334.00 | $8,334.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus Hospital San Francisco, CA | 1.2 mi | $8,334.00 | $8,334.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | 1.8 mi | $6,946.00 | $6,946.00 | 2026-07-22 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 9.1 mi | $5,499.20 | $9,820.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | 10.0 mi | $8,334.00 | $8,334.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | 12.2 mi | $8,334.00 | $8,334.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 12.8 mi | $5,952.00 | $9,920.00 | 2026-03-26 |
| Peninsula Medical Center Burlingame, CA | 15.2 mi | $8,334.00 | $8,334.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O W/CONTRAST MATERIAL line 7007 | both | $5,499.20 | $9,820.00 | $476.00 – $1,490.00 |
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