MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
CPT 70553 · Philadelphia, PA
These are St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 20 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $343.00, median $2,183.20, highest $13,007.70. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 3.7 mi | $1,236.80 | $12,368.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 3.9 mi | $418.74 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $12,733.49 | $12,733.49 | 2025-12-31 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $3,333.10 | $3,333.10 | 2026-03-19 |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.0 mi | $5,653.05 | $8,697.00 | 2026-03-31 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 7.7 mi | $356.00 | $5,463.41 | 2026-09-01 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center Meadowbrook, PA | 7.7 mi | $1,916.57 | $3,194.27 | 2026-09-21 |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 8.8 mi | $2,183.20 | $5,458.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB RAD MRI BRAIN W/O & W/CONTRAST line 12426 | outpatient | $7,566.50 | $15,133.00 | $328.18 – $11,349.75 |
| HB RAD MRI BRAIN W/O & W/CONTRAST line 12425 | inpatient | $7,566.50 | $15,133.00 | $4,188.81 – $6,809.85 |
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