MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in Waco, TX — inpatient
In Waco, TX, 2 hospitals list a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $445.95 to $2,260.29, with a median of $468.27. The lowest listed price is at Ascension Providence.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 13, 2026 and Jun 13, 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 Waco, TX.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence lowest Waco, TX MRI BRAIN W/O(STEALTH MARKERS) | $445.95 | $1,238.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN/TRIGEMINAL W/O CONT | $445.95 | $1,238.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN PIT W/O | $445.95 | $1,238.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN W/O | $445.95 | $1,238.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN/IACS W/O | $445.95 | $1,238.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN/STEALTH W/O | $490.59 | $1,362.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN/ORBITS W/O | $490.59 | $1,362.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN W/O (MS PROTOCOL) | $490.59 | $1,362.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST | $490.59 | $1,362.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest Waco, TX HC BRAIN W/O DYE, MRI | $2,260.29 | $3,767.15 | 40% | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $445.95, median $468.27, highest $2,260.29 — a 5.1× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $445.95 — 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.