MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at University Health System
CPT 70553 · San Antonio, TX
These are University Health System's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated October 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | 0.0 mi | $12,741.45 | $12,741.45 | 2026-09-01 |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | 10.3 mi | $12,741.45 | $12,741.45 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medina Regional Hospital Hondo, TX | 35.4 mi | $3,230.82 | $3,589.80 | 2026-07-29 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa Jourdanton, TX | 52.4 mi | $12,741.45 | $12,741.45 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX | 57.9 mi | $1,579.32 | $4,387.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 59.3 mi | $3,969.34 | $6,615.56 | 2026-06-13 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 59.5 mi | $2,710.98 | $7,530.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 67.7 mi | $3,969.34 | $6,615.56 | 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 70553 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI BRAIN COMBO - MR PITUITARY W/WO IV CONTRAST line 48421 | outpatient | $1,965.50 | $7,862.00 | $332.80 – $19,655.00 |
| HC MRI BRAIN COMBO - MRI BRAIN W WO CONTRAST line 48422 | outpatient | $1,965.50 | $7,862.00 | $332.80 – $19,655.00 |
| HC MRI BRAIN COMBO - MR PITUITARY W/WO IV CONTRAST line 369670 | inpatient | $1,965.50 | $7,862.00 | $2,657.36 – $6,682.70 |
| HC MRI BRAIN COMBO - MRI BRAIN W WO CONTRAST line 369673 | inpatient | $1,965.50 | $7,862.00 | $2,657.36 – $6,682.70 |
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