MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at St. Louis Childrens Hospital
CPT 70553 · Saint Louis, MO
These are St. Louis Childrens 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 $1,785.55, median $2,319.11, highest $4,651.20. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 0.0 mi | $2,777.40 | $4,629.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 8.3 mi | $2,020.20 | $3,367.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.4 mi | $2,020.20 | $3,367.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 10.4 mi | $2,789.80 | $4,292.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 10.4 mi | $2,020.20 | $3,367.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | 11.0 mi | $718.25 | $1,197.08 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $2,161.90 | $3,326.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 12.4 mi | $2,476.32 | $3,095.40 | 2026-04-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI Brain/Stem W/WO Cont standard_charge_information[17667] | both | $4,651.20 | $7,752.00 | $343.36 – $6,589.20 |
| HC MRI Brain/Stem W/WO Cont|REDUCED SERVICES standard_charge_information[17668] | both | $4,651.20 | $7,752.00 | $343.36 – $5,038.80 |
| HC MRI Brain/Stem W/WO Cont|UNUSUAL NON-OVERLAPPING SERVICE standard_charge_information[17669] | both | $4,651.20 | $7,752.00 | $4,263.60 – $5,038.80 |
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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