MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Franciscan Health Munster
CPT 70553 · Munster, IN
These are Franciscan Health Munster'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 9 Indiana hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $887.12, median $2,412.45, highest $6,312.60. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 0.0 mi | $3,710.40 | $6,184.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 5.5 mi | $1,676.43 | $6,209.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 7.6 mi | $3,710.40 | $6,184.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL | 8.9 mi | $6,926.00 | $6,926.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 9.8 mi | $6,312.60 | $9,018.00 | 2026-08-18 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL | 11.6 mi | $510.96 | $942.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL | 11.8 mi | $2,575.00 | $5,150.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| St. Mary Medical Center Inc Hobart, IN | 13.5 mi | $3,710.40 | $6,184.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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&W/O Contrast line 216457 | both | $1,322.52 | $6,209.00 | $369.11 – $4,656.75 |
| MRI Brain; W&W/O Contrast line 681399 | both | $1,322.52 | $6,209.00 |
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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