MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 70553 · Charlotte, NC
These are Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 4, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 10 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,376.46, median $2,659.03, highest $2,659.03. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 11.2 mi | $2,518.00 | $5,036.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $1,376.46 | $5,098.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | 2025-12-01 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 41.6 mi | $2,518.00 | $5,036.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 45.3 mi | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | 2025-12-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI BRAIN W & W/O CONTRAST line 29005 | outpatient | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | $1,010.43 – $5,318.05 |
| HC MRI BRAIN W & W/O CONTRAST line 211174 | inpatient | $2,659.03 | $5,318.05 | $1,648.60 – $4,679.88 |
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE mod TC line 2424228 | both | $193.54 – $203.22 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE mod 26 line 2424229 | both | $98.62 – $106.50 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 2424230 | both | $294.97 – $660.83 |
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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