MRI of the brain, without and with contrast at Seattle Children's Hospital
CPT 70553 · Seattle, WA
These are Seattle Children's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 31, 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 13 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,228.50, median $2,811.87, highest $7,235.90. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $2,218.56 | $4,622.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $2,218.56 | $4,622.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $1,476.45 | $2,895.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 4.7 mi | $1,228.50 | $2,457.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 14.6 mi | $2,218.56 | $4,622.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 14.7 mi | $2,978.83 | $9,755.27 | 2026-02-28 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | 23.6 mi | $2,335.84 | $4,492.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 24.5 mi | $3,061.43 | $9,755.27 | 2026-02-28 |
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 Iac W+W/O Contrast line 11747 | outpatient | $7,235.90 | $7,235.90 | $1,823.45 – $6,946.46 |
| MRI Brain W+W/O Contrast Ltd line 9510 | both | $4,555.10 | $4,555.10 | $1,147.89 – $4,372.90 |
| MRI Brain Combined line 12034 | outpatient | $6,820.40 | $6,820.40 | $1,718.74 – $6,547.58 |
| MRI Brain Combo|PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT mod 26 line 2180320 | both | $450.00 | $62.24 – $360.00 | |
| MRI Brain Combo line 2248613 | both | $450.00 | $450.00 | $62.24 – $360.00 |
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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