MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Buffalo Hospital
CPT 70553 · Buffalo, MN
These are Buffalo Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 16, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $912.00, median $1,162.21, highest $2,310.06. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 19.7 mi | $1,040.82 | $1,975.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 26.0 mi | $912.00 | $1,900.00 | 2026-06-17 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 27.3 mi | $1,040.82 | $1,975.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 32.5 mi | $1,162.21 | $2,898.26 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 32.6 mi | $1,162.21 | $2,898.26 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 33.4 mi | $912.00 | $1,900.00 | 2026-06-16 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming, MN | 38.1 mi | $1,162.21 | $2,898.26 | 2026-02-05 |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | 39.0 mi | $2,310.06 | $4,125.10 | 2026-06-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WWO line 5525 | outpatient | $2,310.06 | $4,125.10 | $332.39 – $4,125.10 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WWO line 5524 | inpatient | $2,310.06 | $4,125.10 | $1,832.78 – $4,125.10 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WWO line 5526 | outpatient | $2,310.06 | $4,125.10 | $341.56 – $377.52 |
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.