MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in Reno, NV
In Reno, NV, 2 hospitals list a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye: from $259.00 to $4,311.00, with a median of $2,285.00. The lowest listed price is at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 70551, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 17, 2026 and Jun 8, 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 Reno, NV.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys Regional Medical Center lowest Reno, NV Hc Mri Brain | $259.00 | $3,922.24 | 93% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital District Incline Village, NV MRI scan of brain without contrast | $4,311.00 | $4,311.00 | — | Jun 8, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $259.00, median $2,285.00, highest $4,311.00 — a 16.6× difference within the same market.
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.