MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Charlotte, NC
These are Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 2026. 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.
Every row for CPT 70553 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI HEAD W&WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[56865] | outpatient | $2,518.00 | $5,036.00 | $339.02 – $4,884.92 |
| MRI HEAD W&WO CONTRAST standard_charge_information[56866] | outpatient | $1,991.00 | $3,982.00 | $339.02 – $3,862.54 |
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