Brain MRI cost in Rockford, IL — inpatient
In Rockford, IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $3,818.56 to $3,818.56, with a median of $3,818.56. Across Illinois, the median is $2,889.92 at 100 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Memorial Hospital Rockford, IL · (815) 968-6861 HC MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST | $3,818.56 | $5,091.42 | — | 25% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,818.56, median $3,818.56, highest $3,818.56.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $3,818.56 — 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.