MRI of the brain, without contrast at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
CPT 70551 · Creve Coeur, MO
These are Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 15, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,265.55, median $1,419.30, highest $3,385.20. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 0.0 mi | $2,096.25 | $3,225.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 3.0 mi | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 4.9 mi | $3,092.32 | $3,865.40 | 2026-04-24 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $1,420.20 | $2,367.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $3,385.20 | $5,642.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $1,265.55 | $1,947.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters, MO | 13.0 mi | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 MRI Brain W Stem WO Cont standard_charge_information[56424] | both | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | $238.99 – $2,303.00 |
| HC MRI Brain W Stem WO Cont|REDUCED SERVICES standard_charge_information[56425] | both | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | $238.99 – $1,749.36 |
| HC MRI Brain W Stem WO Cont|UNUSUAL NON-OVERLAPPING SERVICE standard_charge_information[56426] | both | $1,381.80 | $2,303.00 | $1,370.29 – $1,406.58 |
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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