MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX — inpatient
In San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $1,739.00 to $1,739.00, with a median of $1,739.00. Across Texas, the median is $2,189.86 at 99 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 24, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Oct 14, 2025 and Oct 14, 2025.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County Hospital District lowest San Antonio, TX HC MRI BRAIN - MR PITUITARY WO IV CONTRAST | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | 75% | Oct 14, 2025 source file |
| Bexar County Hospital District lowest San Antonio, TX HC MRI BRAIN - MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,739.00 | $6,956.00 | 75% | Oct 14, 2025 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,739.00, median $1,739.00, highest $1,739.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $1,559.37 — 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.