MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 70553 · Houston, TX
These are St. Joseph 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | $32,201.85 | $32,201.85 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $2,417.20 | $7,553.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $4,119.50 | $11,770.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $20,578.10 | $20,578.10 | 2026-09-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $4,438.08 | $6,624.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $2,093.20 | $6,541.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Womans Hospital of Texas,the Houston, TX | 5.8 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 W & WO CONTRAST line 20138 | outpatient | $344.85 | $11,659.75 | $332.78 – $490.64 |
| MRI BRAIN W & WO CONTRAST line 20139 | inpatient | $11,659.75 | $6,995.85 – $11,659.75 | |
| MRI BRAIN W & WO CONTRAST line 20140 | outpatient | $11,659.75 | $328.11 – $11,659.75 |
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.
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