MRI of the brain, without contrast at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 70551 · San Diego, CA
These are UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center'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 $305.00, median $3,036.00, highest $19,922.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $913.03 | $3,652.13 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $3,036.00 | $4,048.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $3,036.00 | $4,048.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,600.00 | $5,000.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $305.00 | $3,766.46 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $3,036.00 | $4,048.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $913.03 | $3,652.13 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $913.03 | $3,652.13 | 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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan Brain standard_charge_information[4687] | both | $1,773.75 | $3,225.00 | $169.43 – $4,353.75 |
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