MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at St. Alexius Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Hoffman Estates, IL
These are St. Alexius Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 39 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $372.00, median $2,650.00, highest $7,315.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL | 7.1 mi | $2,240.00 | $4,480.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | 10.0 mi | $2,785.00 | $5,570.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 12.4 mi | $5,385.10 | $7,693.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL | 13.9 mi | $7,315.00 | $7,315.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL | 14.2 mi | $2,650.00 | $5,300.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL | 16.6 mi | $994.84 | $5,236.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 16.6 mi | $5,385.10 | $7,693.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | 17.2 mi | $2,360.00 | $4,720.00 | 2025-11-04 |
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 STEM W/O & W/DYE line 302729 | outpatient | $353.67 – $658.94 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 302728 | inpatient | $353.67 – $658.94 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 441832 | inpatient | $553.34 – $3,209.52 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 441836 | outpatient | $553.34 – $3,209.52 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 478592 | both | $553.34 – $3,209.52 |
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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