MRI of the brain, without contrast at Boston Medical Center
CPT 70551 · 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 $449.36, median $2,266.48, highest $3,858.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $1,141.70 | $1,631.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 1.3 mi | $3,858.00 | $5,144.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 1.4 mi | $3,447.00 | $3,447.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $3,858.00 | $5,144.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $1,957.50 | $2,610.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $2,790.50 | $2,790.50 | 2026-03-17 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $3,170.00 | $3,170.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 2.4 mi | $2,467.00 | $2,467.00 | 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 70551 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 Contrast Material line 23898 | both | $2,065.95 | $4,591.00 | $230.56 – $3,902.35 |
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