MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital
CPT 70553 · Aurora, CO
These are The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 | 3.2 mi | $3,549.00 | $10,140.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $3,182.40 | $4,896.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.8 mi | $18,669.00 | $18,669.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.5 mi | $2,156.00 | $3,080.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.4 mi | $21,903.75 | $21,903.75 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 7.8 mi | $17,586.26 | $17,586.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 10.0 mi | $1,863.11 | $5,323.16 | 2026-04-30 |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center Lone Tree, CO | 11.9 mi | $24,440.90 | $24,440.90 | 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 W&WO CONT standard_charge_information[239536] | outpatient | $12,574.59 | $12,574.59 | $1,911.34 – $11,317.13 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences standard_charge_information[602] | outpatient | $779.92 – $1,646.12 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences standard_charge_information[3311] | outpatient | $625.80 – $828.27 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences standard_charge_information[37422] | outpatient | $251.07 – $529.93 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences standard_charge_information[37690] | outpatient | $528.82 – $1,116.15 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences standard_charge_information[111731] | outpatient | $591.76 – $2,447.00 | ||
| MRI BRAIN W&WO CONT standard_charge_information[252192] | outpatient | $11,964.37 | $11,964.37 | $1,818.58 – $10,767.93 |
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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