MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
CPT 70553 · Baltimore, MD
These are Medstar Union Memorial Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 10 Maryland hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $443.82, median $1,114.05, highest $2,528.90. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD | 2.5 mi | $1,207.41 | $1,232.05 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | 2.7 mi | $1,325.67 | $1,352.72 | 2026-06-08 |
| University of MD Medical Center Midtown Campus Baltimore, MD | 2.7 mi | $1,279.25 | $1,305.36 | 2026-06-08 |
| University of MD St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | 5.4 mi | $1,051.54 | $1,073.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center Rosedale, MD | 5.7 mi | $702.85 | $717.19 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | 7.2 mi | $918.38 | $937.12 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | 11.8 mi | $443.82 | $452.88 | 2026-06-08 |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center Olney, MD | 28.4 mi | $2,528.90 | $2,580.51 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC-MRI BRAIN WO W CONTRAST line 178 | outpatient | $1,176.56 | $1,200.57 | $1,176.56 – $1,200.57 |
| MRI BRAIN WO W CONTRAST line 179 | outpatient | $1,176.56 | $1,200.57 | $1,176.56 – $1,200.57 |
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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