How Much Does a MRI (Brain) Cost?
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain and surrounding tissues. No radiation is involved.
Medicare Allowed
$160.39
Hospital Charge
$1,094
Est. Out-of-Pocket
$32.08
~20% coinsurance
Hospital Charge vs. Medicare Payment
Hospital Charge$1,094.10
Medicare Allowed$160.39
Medicare Payment$123.25
Hospitals charge 6.8x more than what Medicare allows.
Most Expensive States for MRI (Brain)
1. Puerto Rico$258.16
2. Maryland$213.51
3. New Jersey$211.97
4. Nevada$206.75
5. New York$200.72
6. Alaska$197.29
7. California$197.26
8. Florida$193.61
9. District of Columbia$189.74
10. Hawaii$186.13
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.