MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la
CPT 70553 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 mi | $10,021.11 | $15,417.10 | 2025-11-26 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 4.8 mi | $4,406.90 | $6,779.85 | 2025-11-26 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 5.6 mi | $446.00 | $3,370.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 6.3 mi | $9,126.87 | $9,126.87 | 2026-03-18 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 8.9 mi | $446.00 | $3,450.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 9.7 mi | $446.00 | $4,543.50 | 2026-09-01 |
| Community Hospital of Huntington Park Huntington Park, CA | 11.0 mi | $8,163.75 | $8,163.75 | 2026-02-04 |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA | 11.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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