MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Lac/Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Sylmar, CA
These are Lac/Olive View-UCLA Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 6.7 mi | $3,390.00 | $3,390.00 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 8.0 mi | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.4 mi | $4,522.00 | $4,522.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 9.9 mi | $3,255.38 | $11,668.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 13.2 mi | $446.00 | $3,450.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 13.7 mi | $446.00 | $4,543.50 | 2026-09-01 |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,965.90 | $8,474.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 16.0 mi | $9,126.87 | $9,126.87 | 2026-03-18 |
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 WO/W CON" line 14744 | outpatient | $6,270.00 | $6,270.00 – $6,270.00 | |
| "MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE" line 40807 | outpatient | $446.18 – $682.66 | ||
| "MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE" line 52122 | outpatient | $419.16 – $754.49 | ||
| "MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE" mod 26 line 61590 | outpatient | $111.76 – $190.70 |
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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