MRI of the brain, without contrast at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital
CPT 70551 · 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 $1,273.50, 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 | 3.2 mi | $2,613.10 | $7,466.00 | 2025-11-01 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | 3.2 mi | $2,451.15 | $3,771.00 | 2026-04-17 |
| HCA Healthone Rose Denver, CO | 4.8 mi | $12,446.00 | $12,446.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | 6.5 mi | $1,687.00 | $2,410.00 | 2026-03-01 |
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | 7.4 mi | $13,494.25 | $13,494.25 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO | 7.8 mi | $15,941.34 | $15,941.34 | 2026-09-01 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | 10.0 mi | $1,487.61 | $4,250.29 | 2026-04-30 |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center Lone Tree, CO | 11.9 mi | $19,540.95 | $19,540.95 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST standard_charge_information[252193] | outpatient | $10,215.12 | $10,215.12 | $1,552.70 – $9,193.61 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[1096] | outpatient | $391.22 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[2785] | outpatient | $318.59 – $672.43 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[4756] | outpatient | $480.46 – $1,014.07 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[10288] | outpatient | $161.89 – $341.69 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[104283] | outpatient | $377.05 – $2,447.00 | ||
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST standard_charge_information[230596] | outpatient | $10,112.97 | $10,112.97 | $1,537.17 – $9,101.67 |
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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