MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Boston Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Boston, MA
These are Boston Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 13, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 22 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $844.62, median $3,396.15, highest $6,117.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $1,908.90 | $2,727.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 1.3 mi | $4,860.75 | $6,481.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 1.4 mi | $6,117.00 | $6,117.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $4,860.75 | $6,481.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $2,542.50 | $3,390.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $3,657.00 | $3,657.00 | 2026-03-17 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $5,011.00 | $5,011.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 2.4 mi | $4,370.00 | $4,370.00 | 2026-03-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Chg MRI Brain Brain Stem W/O W/Contrast Material line 18557 | both | $2,684.70 | $5,966.00 | $356.43 – $5,071.10 |
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