Procedure Pricing Comparison

MRI, brain (no contrast) Cost

Location: Chico, CA Metro Area

CPT Code: 70551 (CPT)

Factual Overview

The cost of a MRI, brain (no contrast) in the Chico, CA Metro Area area ranges from $263 to $1,315 across 2 mapped facilities. Negotiated insurance contract markups in this market average 1.50x the standard federal Medicare baseline. Detailed prices by facility are listed in the comparison table below.

Hospital Comparison Table (Ordered by Price)

Hospital Details	Cash Price	Insurance Median	Medicare Markup	Actions
Oroville Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$981	$263	+10%	Calculate Cost Cost
Orchard Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$1,315	$461	+90%	Calculate Cost Cost