MRI of the brain, no contrast dye cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye: from $1,080.36 to $4,866.25, with a median of $1,495.46. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 4.5× 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 Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA MRI Exam | $1,080.36 | $3,001.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center LLC Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA MRI scan of brain without contrast | $1,121.25 | $1,725.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA MRI scan of brain without contrast | $1,121.25 | $1,725.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE MRI BRAIN WO CNT | $1,308.27 | $1,877.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,454.04 | $3,462.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,454.04 | $3,462.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Health System Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,454.04 | $3,462.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,454.04 | $3,462.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Heart Hospital Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,495.46 | $3,251.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,512.50 | $3,025.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE MRI Exam | $1,841.12 | $4,976.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,312.21 | $3,919.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,357.04 | $3,864.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONT LTD M52 | $2,568.85 | $3,095.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE MRI scan of brain without contrast | $3,475.50 | $3,475.50 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $4,809.00 | $5,725.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $4,866.25 | $5,725.00 | Feb 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $1,080.36 | $1,454.04 |
| Lincoln, NE | 2 | $1,495.46 | $1,503.98 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $4,866.25 | $4,866.25 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $1,841.12 | $1,841.12 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $2,312.21 | $2,312.21 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $2,357.04 | $2,357.04 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $2,568.85 | $2,568.85 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $4,809.00 | $4,809.00 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $1,308.27 | $1,308.27 |
| York, NE | 1 | $3,475.50 | $3,475.50 |
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
- Connecticut$1,460.80
- 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
- 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.