MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca
CPT 70553 · Jamestown, NY
These are UPMC Chautauqua at Wca's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 6, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 80 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $300.00, median $1,256.62, highest $11,733.23. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 23.0 mi | $3,134.04 | $4,018.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Olean General Hospital Olean, NY | 43.2 mi | $2,382.00 | $2,382.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 57.5 mi | $300.00 | $2,916.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 63.3 mi | $300.00 | $2,916.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 63.5 mi | $824.71 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 64.8 mi | $300.00 | $2,916.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Jones Memorial Hospital Wellsville, NY | 67.6 mi | $680.00 | 2026-01-01 | |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 71.0 mi | $900.07 | $1,285.82 | 2026-06-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR BRAIN W WO CON line 14703 | outpatient | $975.00 | $1,625.00 | $350.00 – $1,462.50 |
| MR BRAIN W WO CON line 14702 | inpatient | $975.00 | $1,625.00 | $1,056.25 – $1,218.75 |
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