MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA — inpatient
In Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $8,215.98 to $8,215.98, with a median of $8,215.98.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 15, 2026 and Sep 15, 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 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital lowest Watsonville, CA MRI BRAIN STEM W/O DYE | $8,215.98 | $13,693.30 | 40% | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville, CA MR-BRAIN WO | $8,215.98 | $13,693.30 | 40% | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $8,215.98, median $8,215.98, highest $8,215.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $8,215.98 — 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.