MRI of the brain, without contrast at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 70551 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 | 1.9 mi | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $4,880.70 | $4,880.70 | 2026-03-31 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue, WA | 6.1 mi | $951.00 | $1,902.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 11.0 mi | $1,663.18 | $5,446.69 | 2026-02-28 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 15.6 mi | $1,038.24 | $2,163.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | 20.5 mi | $1,656.61 | $5,446.69 | 2026-02-28 |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | 21.1 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 line 130531 | outpatient | $989.40 | $1,940.00 | $1,164.00 – $1,552.00 |
| MRI-BRAIN line 63494 | inpatient | $989.40 | $1,940.00 | $1,242.57 – $1,552.00 |
| Mri brain stem w/o dye line 142851 | outpatient | $184.31 – $1,165.22 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE line 169052 | outpatient | $22.93 – $788.76 | ||
| MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE line 169053 | outpatient | $22.93 – $254.63 | ||
| MRI--BRAIN line 169054 | outpatient | $6.32 – $1,420.24 |
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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