MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye in Ithaca, NY
In Ithaca, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye: from $837.90 to $837.90, with a median of $837.90.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70553, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 27, 2026 and Mar 27, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca Ithaca, NY HC MRI Brain Combo - MRI Brain W WO Contrast | $837.90 | $4,189.50 | 80% | Mar 27, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $837.90, median $837.90, highest $837.90.
What it is
This brain MRI is done in two parts: first without contrast dye, then again after a gadolinium contrast dye is injected into a vein. The contrast helps show tumors, infection, inflammation and conditions such as multiple sclerosis more clearly.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers both sets of images. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately, and the contrast agent may appear as its own pharmacy charge.