MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin
CPT 70553 · Austin, TX
These are Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 13, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 111 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $344.85, median $3,149.11, highest $37,347.94. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 6.4 mi | $8,116.00 | $8,116.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 7.5 mi | $2,710.98 | $7,530.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 7.9 mi | $2,710.98 | $7,530.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 7.9 mi | $6,941.00 | $6,941.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 8.2 mi | $2,710.98 | $7,530.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 11.2 mi | $4,358.38 | $6,226.25 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 11.3 mi | $2,710.98 | $7,530.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 12.7 mi | $5,678.00 | $5,678.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 BRAIN W/O&W DYE, MRI line 14271 | outpatient | $3,969.34 | $6,615.56 | $328.11 – $4,961.67 |
| HC BRAIN W/O&W DYE, MRI line 643393 | inpatient | $3,969.34 | $6,615.56 | $3,638.56 – $4,630.89 |
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