MRI of the brain, no contrast dye cost in Connecticut
In Connecticut, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye: from $1,033.58 to $2,122.20, with a median of $1,460.80. The lowest price is at Day Kimball Healthcare (Putnam). The highest price is 2.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 70551. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Connecticut, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Kimball Healthcare lowest Putnam · Putnam, CT *MRI HEAD STROKE NO CONTRAST | $1,033.58 | $2,712.80 | Aug 1, 2026 source file |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital Stafford Springs · Stafford Springs, CT HC MRI Brain W/O Contrast | $1,134.65 | $2,063.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Connecticut Children's Hartford · Hartford, CT MRI Brain WO Contrast | $1,317.60 | $2,196.00 | — source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Hartford · Hartford, CT HC MRI Brain W/O Contrast | $1,460.80 | $2,656.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Saint Marys Hospital Waterbury · Waterbury, CT HC MRI Brain W/O Contrast | $1,884.30 | $3,426.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| UConn Health, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury · Waterbury, CT MRI Brain wo Contrast | $2,118.31 | $4,236.62 | May 13, 2026 source file |
| State of Connecticut Farmington · Farmington, CT HC MRI BRAIN BRAIN STEM W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL | $2,122.20 | $3,537.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 2 | $1,317.60 | $1,389.20 |
| Waterbury, CT | 2 | $1,884.30 | $2,001.30 |
| Farmington, CT | 1 | $2,122.20 | $2,122.20 |
| Putnam, CT | 1 | $1,033.58 | $1,033.58 |
| Stafford Springs, CT | 1 | $1,134.65 | $1,134.65 |
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.
MRI of the brain, no contrast dye in other states
- Alabama$5,533.08
- Alaska$2,998.40
- Arizona$753.90
- Arkansas$699.60
- California$2,600.00
- Colorado$877.54
- Delaware$2,628.76
- Florida$2,618.81
- Georgia$1,210.50
- Hawaii$1,481.40
- Idaho$1,857.00
- Illinois$1,790.00
- Indiana$971.46
- Iowa$1,576.40
- Kansas$2,341.30
- Kentucky$3,258.04
- Louisiana$917.46
- Maine$1,411.10
- Maryland$529.94
- Massachusetts$2,312.47
- Michigan$1,426.00
- Minnesota$1,039.42
- Mississippi$481.34
- Missouri$1,658.15
- Montana$1,765.05
- Nebraska$1,495.46
- Nevada$1,506.45
- New Hampshire$1,695.44
- New Jersey$322.54
- New Mexico$2,012.61
- New York$938.18
- North Carolina$1,765.28
- North Dakota$1,793.90
- Ohio$1,352.44
- Oklahoma$919.98
- Oregon$1,819.85
- Pennsylvania$1,442.81
- Puerto Rico$750.00
- Rhode Island$1,258.00
- South Carolina$2,293.00
- South Dakota$2,922.00
- Tennessee$604.95
- Texas$2,189.86
- Utah$2,498.69
- Vermont$3,003.00
- Virginia$1,760.40
- Washington$1,709.30
- West Virginia$1,396.00
- Wisconsin$1,531.94
- Wyoming$1,430.27
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.