MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in St. Paul, MN — inpatient
In St. Paul, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $410.50 to $548.35, with a median of $547.30.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70551, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 16, 2026 and Jun 16, 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 St. Paul, MN.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Systems lowest St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO LIMITED | $410.50 | $855.20 | 52% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD MRI HEAD BRAIN WO | $547.30 | $1,140.20 | 52% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems St. Paul, MN HCHG MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $548.35 | $1,142.40 | 52% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $410.50, median $547.30, highest $548.35 — a 1.3× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $547.30 — 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.