MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at St. Luke's Hospital at the Vintage
CPT 70553 · Houston, TX
These are St. Luke's Hospital at the Vintage's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | 0.0 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX | 5.6 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Tomball, TX | 8.0 mi | $33,674.16 | $33,674.16 | 2026-09-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest Houston, TX | 8.3 mi | $37,347.94 | $37,347.94 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | 15.2 mi | $2,093.20 | $6,541.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 15.6 mi | $2,093.20 | $6,541.25 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | 16.2 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,615.50 | $3,231.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MR BRAIN WOW CONTRAST standard_charge_information[8874] | outpatient | $4,119.50 | $11,770.00 | $257.55 – $11,770.00 |
| HC MR BRAIN WOW CONTRAST standard_charge_information[8873] | inpatient | $4,119.50 | $11,770.00 | $5,061.10 – $11,770.00 |
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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