MRI of the brain, without contrast at St. David's Medical Center
CPT 70551 · Austin, TX
These are St. David's Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 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 $235.85, median $2,504.25, highest $32,113.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 0.0 mi | $1,493.28 | $4,148.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX Austin, TX | 1.7 mi | $1,493.28 | $4,148.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 3.2 mi | $2,641.45 | $3,773.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | $7,204.00 | $7,204.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 6.7 mi | $4,594.00 | $4,594.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,493.28 | $4,148.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 7.9 mi | $2,556.77 | $4,261.28 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville Pflugerville, TX | 13.2 mi | $2,556.77 | $4,261.28 | 2026-06-13 |
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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material MRI/MRA standard_charge_information[74879] | outpatient | $4,903.00 | $4,903.00 | $1,911.00 – $3,118.00 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[3888] | outpatient | $208.23 – $208.23 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[5668] | outpatient | $208.23 – $517.79 | ||
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[83497] | outpatient | $4,903.00 | $4,903.00 | $202.15 – $1,088.30 |
| Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material standard_charge_information[220617] | outpatient | $4,903.00 | $4,903.00 | $208.23 – $517.79 |
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST standard_charge_information[258971] | outpatient | $4,903.00 | $4,903.00 | $3,304.62 – $3,304.62 |
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST standard_charge_information[268972] | outpatient | $4,903.00 | $4,903.00 | $245.15 – $4,412.70 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
Check a bill from this hospital All St. David's Medical Center prices