MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Shriners Hospitals for Children
CPT 70553 · Galveston, TX
These are Shriners Hospitals for Children's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 18, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX | 26.5 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Webster, TX | 27.2 mi | $20,488.72 | $20,488.72 | 2026-09-01 |
| St. Luke's Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX | 32.5 mi | $4,891.25 | $13,975.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Pasadena, TX | 34.5 mi | $14,937.12 | $14,937.12 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | 36.7 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland Pearland, TX | 38.6 mi | $18,152.95 | $18,152.95 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | 45.9 mi | $32,201.85 | $32,201.85 | 2026-09-01 |
| Womans Hospital of Texas,the Houston, TX | 46.1 mi | $17,276.70 | $17,276.70 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE line 1348 | outpatient | $2,826.80 | $2,826.80 | $269.20 – $892.83 |
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