MRI of the brain, without contrast at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 70551 · 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 $1,250.91, median $1,765.28, highest $1,765.28. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | 2025-12-05 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 11.2 mi | $1,621.50 | $3,243.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $1,250.91 | $4,633.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | 2025-12-01 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 41.6 mi | $1,621.50 | $3,243.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC | 45.3 mi | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | 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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST line 31191 | outpatient | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | $670.80 – $3,530.55 |
| HC MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST line 203096 | inpatient | $1,765.28 | $3,530.55 | $1,094.47 – $3,106.88 |
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE mod TC line 2330667 | both | $116.65 – $1,295.79 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE mod 26 line 2424223 | both | $61.82 – $68.51 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE line 2424224 | both | $181.90 – $443.97 |
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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