MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Palmdale, CA
These are Palmdale Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 31.1 mi | $3,390.00 | $3,390.00 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, CA | 33.8 mi | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 34.5 mi | $3,068.00 | $5,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 35.6 mi | $4,522.00 | $4,522.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 36.8 mi | $3,255.38 | $11,668.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 37.5 mi | $9,126.87 | $9,126.87 | 2026-03-18 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Upland, CA | 39.1 mi | $1,461.00 | $15,539.00 | 2026-04-02 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 39.1 mi | $446.00 | $3,450.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 WO/W CON line 43468 | both | $10,955.00 | $225.27 – $9,859.50 | |
| MRI BRAIN WO/W CON LTD mod 52 line 43467 | both | $8,611.00 | $225.27 – $7,749.90 | |
| MRI IAC W/W/O CONTRAST line 43469 | both | $10,955.00 | $225.27 – $9,859.50 |
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