MRI of the brain, without contrast at Buffalo Hospital
CPT 70551 · 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 $548.35, median $662.46, highest $1,386.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 19.7 mi | $727.26 | $1,380.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 26.0 mi | $548.35 | $1,142.40 | 2026-06-17 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 27.3 mi | $727.26 | $1,380.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 32.5 mi | $643.21 | $1,604.01 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 32.6 mi | $643.21 | $1,604.01 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 33.4 mi | $548.35 | $1,142.40 | 2026-06-16 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming, MN | 38.1 mi | $643.21 | $1,604.01 | 2026-02-05 |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | 39.0 mi | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | 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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCHG MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 1875 | outpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $227.33 – $2,475.00 |
| HCHG MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 1874 | inpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $1,099.64 – $2,475.00 |
| HCHG MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 1876 | outpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $233.60 – $258.19 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO line 5515 | inpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $1,099.64 – $2,475.00 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO line 5516 | outpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $227.33 – $2,475.00 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO line 5517 | outpatient | $1,386.00 | $2,475.00 | $233.60 – $258.19 |
| HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO LIMITED line 5518 | inpatient | $1,039.42 | $1,856.10 | $824.67 – $1,856.10 |
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.