MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Emerson Hospital -
CPT 70553 · W Concord, MA
These are Emerson Hospital -'s own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 10.6 mi | $4,116.00 | $5,488.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 11.2 mi | $2,645.00 | $2,645.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 12.9 mi | $2,760.80 | $3,944.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 13.0 mi | $4,533.00 | $4,533.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Needham, MA | 13.2 mi | $3,661.00 | $3,661.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 13.3 mi | $844.62 | $1,876.94 | 2026-03-13 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 15.1 mi | $4,370.00 | $4,370.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 15.5 mi | $5,011.00 | $5,011.00 | 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 WOW CONTRAST line 22306 | outpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $809.91 – $3,571.00 |
| MRI BRAIN WOW CONTRAST line 22305 | inpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $3,267.47 – $3,267.47 |
| MRI BRAIN WOW CONTRAST line 22307 | outpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $409.75 – $419.65 |
| MRI BRAIN WOW CONTRAST line 22308 | outpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $397.60 – $397.60 |
| MRI PITUITARY ONLY WOW CONTRAS line 22764 | inpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $3,267.47 – $3,267.47 |
| MRI PITUITARY ONLY WOW CONTRAS line 22765 | outpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $809.91 – $3,571.00 |
| MRI PITUITARY ONLY WOW CONTRAS line 22766 | outpatient | $2,678.25 | $3,571.00 | $409.75 – $419.65 |
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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