MRI of the brain, no contrast dye cost in North Dakota
In North Dakota, 10 hospitals publish a cash price for MRI of the brain, no contrast dye: from $171.68 to $2,948.00, with a median of $1,793.90. The lowest price is at Mercy Medical Center (Williston). The highest price is 17.2× 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 North Dakota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center lowest Williston · Williston, ND BRAIN WO CONT PF | $171.68 | $296.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital Garrison · Garrison, ND HC MR BRAIN WO CONT LTD M52 | $1,149.88 | $1,691.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Alexius Medical Center Bismarck · Bismarck, ND HC MR BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $1,212.78 | $2,378.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital of Devils Lake Devils Lake · Devils Lake, ND BRAIN WO CONT | $1,410.36 | $3,358.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Carrington Health Center Carrington · Carrington, ND BRAIN WO CONT | $1,630.38 | $2,811.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St Joseph's Hospital and Health Center Dickinson · Dickinson, ND BRAIN WO CONT | $1,957.41 | $3,107.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center Hillsboro · Hillsboro, ND MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,140.00 | $2,675.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Mayville Medical Center Mayville · Mayville, ND MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,140.00 | $2,675.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck Bismarck · Bismarck, ND MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,457.60 | $3,072.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center Fargo · Fargo, ND-MN MRI BRAIN WO CONTRAST | $2,948.00 | $3,685.00 | Mar 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 2 | $1,212.78 | $1,835.19 |
| Carrington, ND | 1 | $1,630.38 | $1,630.38 |
| Devils Lake, ND | 1 | $1,410.36 | $1,410.36 |
| Dickinson, ND | 1 | $1,957.41 | $1,957.41 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 1 | $2,948.00 | $2,948.00 |
| Garrison, ND | 1 | $1,149.88 | $1,149.88 |
| Hillsboro, ND | 1 | $2,140.00 | $2,140.00 |
| Mayville, ND | 1 | $2,140.00 | $2,140.00 |
| Williston, ND | 1 | $171.68 | $171.68 |
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
- 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
- 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.