Brain MRI (with & without contrast) Cost in Houston, TX

6 hospitals compared. Prices pulled from each hospital's published pricing files, required by federal law.

6
Hospitals
$890
Lowest Price
$2,250
Highest Price
$1,360
Max Savings
2.5x
Price Spread
Nationwide lowest: $350 at Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center in Chicago — $540 less than the cheapest option in Houston.

Estimate Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Rough estimate based on common plan structures. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan.
Hospital Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Est. Your Cost List Price
St. Lukes Sugar LandLowest
CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land
$890 $8,900
Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center
CommonSpirit Health · Texas Medical Center
$1,078 $11,770
HCA Houston Clear Lake
HCA Healthcare · Clear Lake / Webster
$1,320 $8,200
HCA Houston Medical Center
HCA Healthcare · Medical Center Area
$1,450 $9,850
Memorial Hermann TMC
Memorial Hermann Health System · Texas Medical Center
$1,680 $10,200
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist · Texas Medical Center
$2,250 $13,500
CPT Code 70553 — Brain MRI (with & without contrast). Prices shown are negotiated rates between Blue Cross Blue Shield and each hospital. Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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