MRI of the brain, without contrast at University Health System
CPT 70551 · 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | 0.0 mi | $9,342.89 | $9,342.89 | 2026-09-01 |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | 10.3 mi | $9,342.89 | $9,342.89 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medina Regional Hospital Hondo, TX | 35.4 mi | $2,823.72 | $3,137.46 | 2026-07-29 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa Jourdanton, TX | 52.4 mi | $9,342.89 | $9,342.89 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis Luling, TX | 57.9 mi | $1,094.22 | $3,039.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 59.3 mi | $2,556.77 | $4,261.28 | 2026-06-13 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 59.5 mi | $1,493.28 | $4,148.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 67.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC MRI BRAIN - MR PITUITARY WO IV CONTRAST line 48417 | outpatient | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | $204.15 – $17,390.00 |
| HC MRI BRAIN - MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 48418 | outpatient | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | $204.15 – $17,390.00 |
| HC MRI BRAIN - MR PITUITARY WO IV CONTRAST line 369652 | inpatient | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | $2,351.13 – $5,912.60 |
| HC MRI BRAIN - MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST line 369660 | inpatient | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | $2,351.13 – $5,912.60 |
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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