MRI of the brain, without contrast at Seattle Children's Hospital
CPT 70551 · 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 $569.92, median $1,569.96, highest $4,880.70. 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 | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $989.40 | $1,940.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 4.7 mi | $951.00 | $1,902.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 14.6 mi | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 14.7 mi | $1,663.18 | $5,446.69 | 2026-02-28 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | 23.6 mi | $569.92 | $1,096.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 24.5 mi | $1,709.30 | $5,446.69 | 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 70551 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain W/O Contrast line 9911 | outpatient | $4,880.70 | $4,880.70 | $1,229.94 – $4,685.47 |
| MRI Iac W/O Contrast line 9906 | outpatient | $4,873.60 | $4,873.60 | $1,228.15 – $4,678.66 |
| MRI Brain Limited line 14681 | outpatient | $2,835.80 | $2,835.80 | $714.62 – $2,722.37 |
| MRI Brain|PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT mod 26 line 2180333 | both | $289.00 | $40.00 – $233.60 | |
| MRI Brain line 2248650 | both | $292.00 | $292.00 | $40.00 – $233.60 |
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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