MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Alabama
56 hospitals in Alabama report pricing for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. The average cash price is $3,370.
56
in Alabama
$5,905
gross charge
$3,370
43% below list price
$763 – $27,064
35.5x spread
MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $3,370 (cash/self-pay price) in Alabama, based on data from 56 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $763 to $27,064 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Alabama
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CULLMAN | $4,404 | $335-92% | $357 – $2,422 | 6.1/10 | |
| JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTGOMERY | $1,820 | $346-81% | $448 – $1,092 | 4.2/10 | |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER North Mississippi Health Services | WINFIELD | $1,250 | $375-70% | $375 – $1,250 | 6.9/10 | |
| ELMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | WETUMPKA | $763 | $382-50% | $332 – $1,508 | 6.6/10 | |
| RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review) | GADSDEN | $16,604 | $417-97% | $305 – $16,604 | 5.9/10 | |
| TROY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Federal | TROY | $2,140 | $433-80% | $320 – $1,498 | 3.9/10 | |
| THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY Government - Hospital District or Authority | OPELIKA | $887 | $488-45% | $100 – $887 | 4.1/10 | |
| EAMC - LANIER Government - Hospital District or Authority | VALLEY | $887 | $488-45% | $100 – $887 | 4.1/10 | |
| MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM Government - Hospital District or Authority | BESSEMER | $4,408 | $1,102-75% | $268 – $1,882 | 5.6/10 | |
| WHITFIELD REGIONAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | DEMOPOLIS | $1,900 | $1,140-40% | $290 – $1,520 | 3.4/10 | |
| MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | MONROEVILLE | $2,973 | $1,189-60% | $277 – $1,189 | 5.8/10 | |
| SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | DOTHAN | $3,002 | $1,201-60% | $334 – $790 | 6/10 | |
| EVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | EVERGREEN | $2,248 | $1,461-35% | $314 – $674 | 6.5/10 | |
| LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | DADEVILLE | $3,015 | $1,508-50% | $332 – $1,508 | 6.6/10 | |
| ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR Voluntary non-profit - Private | PELL CITY | $7,438 | $1,562-79% | $313 – $945 | 4.4/10 | |
| RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL Proprietary | RUSSELLVILLE | $6,210 | $1,615-74% | $402 – $12,420 | 6.6/10 | |
| ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIRMINGHAM | $7,827 | $1,644-79% | $313 – $945 | 4.4/10 | |
| CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | ASHLAND | $1,730 | $1,730 | — | 6.1/10 | |
| FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CENTRE | $3,643 | $1,822-50% | $317 – $2,186 | 7.5/10 | |
| FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | FAYETTE | $4,121 | $2,061-50% | $1 – $4,121 | 4.1/10 | |
| SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MOBILE | $2,102 | $2,102 | $317 – $2,102 | 6.3/10 | |
| DALE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | OZARK | $4,229 | $2,115-50% | $2,115 – $3,383 | 3.9/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER EAST Government - Hospital District or Authority | MONTGOMERY | $3,582 | $2,149-40% | $328 – $2,687 | 3.9/10 | |
| MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | $5,072 | $2,181-57% | $321 – $3,841 | 6.4/10 | |
| RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDER CITY | $7,090 | $2,552-64% | $326 – $6,027 | 3.4/10 | |
| ANDALUSIA HEALTH Proprietary | ANDALUSIA | $7,470 | $2,615-65% | — | 4.2/10 | |
| ATMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | ATMORE | $5,119 | $3,071-40% | $314 – $2,560 | 5.7/10 | |
| D W MCMILLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BREWTON | $5,119 | $3,071-40% | $314 – $2,560 | 4.3/10 | |
| J PAUL JONES HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | CAMDEN | $3,182 | $3,182 | $301 – $2,068 | 3.4/10 | |
| JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | JACKSON | $3,565 | $3,565 | — | 6.2/10 | |
| RED BAY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | RED BAY | $4,109 | $4,109 | $321 – $3,205 | 5.3/10 | |
| DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS Government - Hospital District or Authority | DECATUR | $4,320 | $4,320 | $328 – $3,456 | 6.4/10 | |
| LAWRENCE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | MOULTON | $4,320 | $4,320 | $328 – $3,456 | 3.4/10 | |
| ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | ATHENS | $4,419 | $4,419 | $131 – $3,535 | 6/10 | |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | HUNTSVILLE | $4,819 | $4,819 | $84 – $3,132 | 5.9/10 | |
| HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SHEFFIELD | $4,819 | $4,819 | $80 – $3,759 | 5.3/10 | |
| USA HEALTH CHILDREN'S & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL Government - State | MOBILE | $5,143 | $5,143 | $159 – $4,629 | 5.4/10 | |
| USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Government - State | MOBILE | $5,143 | $5,143 | $159 – $4,629 | 5.4/10 | |
| SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALABASTER | $8,852 | $6,639-25% | $331 – $999,999,999 | 6.8/10 | |
| BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | VESTAVIA | $12,530 | $9,398-25% | $1 – $999,999,999 | 7.4/10 | |
| VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS Standalone (Needs Review) | SELMA | $27,064 | $9,473-65% | — | 4.8/10 | |
| PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | BIRMINGHAM | $13,350 | $10,013-25% | $331 – $999,999,999 | 3.9/10 | |
| WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | JASPER | $18,328 | $13,746-25% | $331 – $999,999,999 | 7.4/10 | |
| CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TALLADEGA | $18,710 | $14,033-25% | $331 – $999,999,999 | 6.2/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL Government - State | BIRMINGHAM | $5,949 | N/A | $294 – $5,354 | 3.9/10 | |
| CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIRMINGHAM | $5,949 | N/A | $294 – $5,354 | 2.9/10 | |
| HILL HOSPITAL OF SUMTER COUNTY Government - Hospital District or Authority | YORK | N/A | N/A | $301 – $716 | 4.6/10 | |
| THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE- LV STABLER HOSPITAL Proprietary | GREENVILLE | N/A | N/A | $70 – $977 | 0/10 | |
| NORTH ALABAMA SHOALS HOSPITAL Proprietary | MUSCLE SHOALS | N/A | N/A | — | 4.7/10 | |
| ST. VINCENT'S EAST Voluntary non-profit - Private | BIRMINGHAM | N/A | N/A | — | 4.4/10 | |
| HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | SCOTTSBORO | N/A | N/A | — | 3.9/10 | |
| NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | FLORENCE | N/A | N/A | — | 5.1/10 | |
| ST VINCENT'S CHILTON Voluntary non-profit - Church | CLANTON | N/A | N/A | — | 4.4/10 | |
| HALE COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | GREENSBORO | N/A | N/A | $359 – $716 | 3.4/10 | |
| ST VINCENTS BLOUNT Voluntary non-profit - Private | ONEONTA | N/A | N/A | — | 4.4/10 | |
| PRATTVILLE BAPTIST HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | PRATTVILLE | N/A | N/A | $328 – $809 | 3.9/10 |
CULLMAN, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,404
Cash Price
$335-92%
Negotiated Range
$357 – $2,422
MONTGOMERY, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,820
Cash Price
$346-81%
Negotiated Range
$448 – $1,092
WINFIELD, AL · North Mississippi Health Services
List Price
$1,250
Cash Price
$375-70%
Negotiated Range
$375 – $1,250
WETUMPKA, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$763
Cash Price
$382-50%
Negotiated Range
$332 – $1,508
GADSDEN, AL · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$16,604
Cash Price
$417-97%
Negotiated Range
$305 – $16,604
TROY, AL · Government - Federal
List Price
$2,140
Cash Price
$433-80%
Negotiated Range
$320 – $1,498
OPELIKA, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$887
Cash Price
$488-45%
Negotiated Range
$100 – $887
VALLEY, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$887
Cash Price
$488-45%
Negotiated Range
$100 – $887
BESSEMER, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,408
Cash Price
$1,102-75%
Negotiated Range
$268 – $1,882
DEMOPOLIS, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,900
Cash Price
$1,140-40%
Negotiated Range
$290 – $1,520
MONROEVILLE, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,973
Cash Price
$1,189-60%
Negotiated Range
$277 – $1,189
DOTHAN, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,002
Cash Price
$1,201-60%
Negotiated Range
$334 – $790
EVERGREEN, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$2,248
Cash Price
$1,461-35%
Negotiated Range
$314 – $674
DADEVILLE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$3,015
Cash Price
$1,508-50%
Negotiated Range
$332 – $1,508
PELL CITY, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,438
Cash Price
$1,562-79%
Negotiated Range
$313 – $945
RUSSELLVILLE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$6,210
Cash Price
$1,615-74%
Negotiated Range
$402 – $12,420
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,827
Cash Price
$1,644-79%
Negotiated Range
$313 – $945
ASHLAND, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,730
Cash Price
$1,730
CENTRE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$3,643
Cash Price
$1,822-50%
Negotiated Range
$317 – $2,186
FAYETTE, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$4,121
Cash Price
$2,061-50%
Negotiated Range
$1 – $4,121
MOBILE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$2,102
Cash Price
$2,102
Negotiated Range
$317 – $2,102
OZARK, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,229
Cash Price
$2,115-50%
Negotiated Range
$2,115 – $3,383
MONTGOMERY, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,582
Cash Price
$2,149-40%
Negotiated Range
$328 – $2,687
HAMILTON, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,072
Cash Price
$2,181-57%
Negotiated Range
$321 – $3,841
ALEXANDER CITY, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,090
Cash Price
$2,552-64%
Negotiated Range
$326 – $6,027
ANDALUSIA, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$7,470
Cash Price
$2,615-65%
ATMORE, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$5,119
Cash Price
$3,071-40%
Negotiated Range
$314 – $2,560
BREWTON, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$5,119
Cash Price
$3,071-40%
Negotiated Range
$314 – $2,560
CAMDEN, AL · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$3,182
Cash Price
$3,182
Negotiated Range
$301 – $2,068
JACKSON, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$3,565
Cash Price
$3,565
RED BAY, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,109
Cash Price
$4,109
Negotiated Range
$321 – $3,205
DECATUR, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,320
Cash Price
$4,320
Negotiated Range
$328 – $3,456
MOULTON, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,320
Cash Price
$4,320
Negotiated Range
$328 – $3,456
ATHENS, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,419
Cash Price
$4,419
Negotiated Range
$131 – $3,535
HUNTSVILLE, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,819
Cash Price
$4,819
Negotiated Range
$84 – $3,132
SHEFFIELD, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,819
Cash Price
$4,819
Negotiated Range
$80 – $3,759
MOBILE, AL · Government - State
List Price
$5,143
Cash Price
$5,143
Negotiated Range
$159 – $4,629
MOBILE, AL · Government - State
List Price
$5,143
Cash Price
$5,143
Negotiated Range
$159 – $4,629
ALABASTER, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,852
Cash Price
$6,639-25%
Negotiated Range
$331 – $999,999,999
VESTAVIA, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$12,530
Cash Price
$9,398-25%
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
SELMA, AL · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$27,064
Cash Price
$9,473-65%
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$13,350
Cash Price
$10,013-25%
Negotiated Range
$331 – $999,999,999
JASPER, AL · Proprietary
List Price
$18,328
Cash Price
$13,746-25%
Negotiated Range
$331 – $999,999,999
TALLADEGA, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$18,710
Cash Price
$14,033-25%
Negotiated Range
$331 – $999,999,999
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Government - State
List Price
$5,949
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$294 – $5,354
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,949
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$294 – $5,354
YORK, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$301 – $716
GREENVILLE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$70 – $977
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
SCOTTSBORO, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
FLORENCE, AL · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
CLANTON, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
GREENSBORO, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$359 – $716
ONEONTA, AL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
PRATTVILLE, AL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$328 – $809
MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost by City in Alabama
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What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Alabama
Hospital charges for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Alabama vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
When comparing mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Alabama frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 56 hospitals in Alabama, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $763 to $27,064 — a 35.5x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Alabama
In Alabama, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is available at both hospital outpatient departments and independent imaging centers. The price difference between these settings is often the single largest factor in your total bill.
Hospital outpatient departments include a facility fee that independent centers don't charge. This fee alone can add $200–$1,500+ to the cost of a mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. The clinical quality of the scan is generally comparable between settings when performed by qualified technologists.
Before scheduling, ask your referring physician whether an independent center is appropriate for your clinical situation. For routine diagnostic imaging, many patients achieve significant savings at freestanding centers.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Alabama
Self-pay patients in Alabama often have access to significantly discounted rates for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Alabama, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,370, which is 43% lower than the average list price of $5,905. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.