MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Children's Hospital Colorado
CPT 70553 · Aurora, CO
These are Children's Hospital Colorado's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 17, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Colorado hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,863.11, median $8,061.80, highest $24,440.90. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | 0.0 mi | $3,549.00 | $10,140.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $12,574.59 | $12,574.59 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.3 mi | $18,669.00 | $18,669.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.2 mi | $2,156.00 | $3,080.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.2 mi | $21,903.75 | $21,903.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,863.11 | $5,323.16 | 2026-04-30 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 9.8 mi | $16,620.44 | $16,620.44 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 9.8 mi | $17,586.26 | $17,586.26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB=MRI BRAIN WO/W CONTRAST line 27722 | outpatient | $3,182.40 | $4,896.00 | $489.60 – $4,504.32 |
| HB=MRI BRAIN WO/W CONTRAST line 19039 | inpatient | $3,182.40 | $4,896.00 | $734.40 – $4,504.32 |
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE mod TC line 887929 | both | $315.04 – $315.04 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE mod 26 line 887930 | both | $149.58 – $149.58 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 887931 | both | $464.63 – $464.63 |
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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