MRI of the brain, with and without contrast in Illinois
CPT 70553 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $1,990 to $5,385 at the 4 hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | $3,980 | $1,990 | $1,661$1,074–$2,901 · 15 plans |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | $5,480 | $2,740 | $2,159$1,074–$4,250 · 15 plans |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria | $6,022 | $3,613 | $255$255–$1,068 · 3 plans |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | $7,693 | $5,385 | $5,385$2,123–$7,693 · 33 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.