How much does an MRI of the brain with and without contrast cost in Ohio?
MRI of the brain with and without contrast · CPT 70553 · State: Ohio
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the brain with and without contrast is about $1,236, with most between $584 and $1,744 ($2,022 cash/self-pay). Based on 97 Ohio hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,220. Hospital list charges run about $3,254 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 97 Ohio hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national MRI of the brain with and without contrast cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
MRI of the brain with and without contrast cost in Ohio — FAQs
How much does an MRI of the brain with and without contrast cost in Ohio?
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an MRI of the brain with and without contrast is about $1,236, with most between $584 and $1,744, based on 97 Ohio hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,220.
How much does an MRI of the brain with and without contrast cost without insurance in Ohio?
Cash or self-pay prices for an MRI of the brain with and without contrast in Ohio run around $2,022. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,254), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Ohio hospital bill for an MRI of the brain with and without contrast so high?
Ohio hospital "list" charges for an MRI of the brain with and without contrast run about $3,254 — roughly 2.6× the $1,236 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an MRI of the brain with and without contrast in Ohio?
Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,236), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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