MRI of the brain, without contrast at Children's Hospital Colorado
CPT 70551 · 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 $1,273.50, median $6,414.11, highest $19,540.95. 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 | $2,613.10 | $7,466.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $10,215.12 | $10,215.12 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.3 mi | $12,446.00 | $12,446.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.2 mi | $1,687.00 | $2,410.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.2 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 9.8 mi | $1,487.61 | $4,250.29 | 2026-04-30 |
| HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | 9.8 mi | $13,725.78 | $13,725.78 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 9.8 mi | $15,941.34 | $15,941.34 | 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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB=MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 27720 | outpatient | $2,451.15 | $3,771.00 | $377.10 – $3,469.32 |
| HB=MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 19037 | inpatient | $2,451.15 | $3,771.00 | $565.65 – $3,469.32 |
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE mod TC line 887923 | both | $189.80 – $189.80 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE mod 26 line 887924 | both | $96.45 – $96.45 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE line 887925 | both | $286.23 – $286.23 |
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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