MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 2 hospitals list a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $2,567.50 to $4,594.20, with a median of $2,567.50. The lowest listed price is at Mat-Su Valley Medical Center LLC.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Anchorage, AK.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Valley Medical Center LLC lowest Woodworth Loop Palmer, AK MRV Brain WO | $2,567.50 | $5,135.00 | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mat-Su Valley Medical Center LLC Woodworth Loop Palmer, AK MRI Brain WO | $2,567.50 | $5,135.00 | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mat-Su Valley Medical Center LLC Woodworth Loop Palmer, AK MRI Brain WO Stroke Alert | $2,567.50 | $5,135.00 | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Health And Services - Washington Anchorage, AK HC MRI BRAIN W/O DYE LIMITED | $4,176.90 | $5,355.00 | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Health And Services - Washington Anchorage, AK HC MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE | $4,594.20 | $5,890.00 | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,567.50, median $2,567.50, highest $4,594.20 — a 1.8× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $1,540.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An MRI of the brain uses a strong magnet and radio waves, not X-rays, to make detailed pictures of the brain and brain stem. It is used to look into headaches, seizures, dizziness, numbness or other nerve symptoms. This version is done without contrast dye.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan itself. The radiologist's interpretation is often billed separately, and sedation, if needed, is extra.