CPT 70553Illinois

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Illinois

95 hospitals in Illinois report pricing for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. The average cash price is $3,921.

Hospitals

95

in Illinois

Average List Price

$6,338

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,921

38% below list price

Price Range

$288 – $11,339

39.3x spread

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $3,921 (cash/self-pay price) in Illinois, based on data from 95 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $288 to $11,339 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 Illinois

Sorted by lowest cash price
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,101

Cash Price

$483-88%

Negotiated Range

$215$3,404

PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,255

Cash Price

$483-89%

Negotiated Range

$215$3,404

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON

EVANSTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,255

Cash Price

$483-89%

Negotiated Range

$215$3,532

PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

AURORA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,581

Cash Price

$483-93%

Negotiated Range

$220$6,581

SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN

ELGIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,581

Cash Price

$483-93%

Negotiated Range

$220$5,265

PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL

KANKAKEE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,678

Cash Price

$483-93%

Negotiated Range

$339$6,678

SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

JOLIET, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$9,446

Cash Price

$483-95%

Negotiated Range

$261$9,446

SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,840

Cash Price

$852-70%

Negotiated Range

$372$2,528

BLESSING HOSPITAL

QUINCY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,467

Cash Price

$880-40%

Negotiated Range

$104$12,818

SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

RUSHVILLE, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,992

Cash Price

$1,060-79%

TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC

CENTREVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,916

Cash Price

$1,188-38%

Negotiated Range

$372$1,916

HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MARION, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,465

Cash Price

$1,194-84%

Negotiated Range

$110$6,719

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE

LA GRANGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,400

Cash Price

$1,350-75%

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE

HINSDALE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,400

Cash Price

$1,350-75%

UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH BOLINGBROOK

BOLINGBROOK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,400

Cash Price

$1,350-75%

CGH MEDICAL CENTER

STERLING, IL · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$6,618

Cash Price

$1,787-73%

Negotiated Range

$443$5,294

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ALTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,367

Cash Price

$2,020-40%

Negotiated Range

$372$3,030

DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS

MOUNT VERNON, IL · Deaconess Health System

0.1/10

List Price

$10,616

Cash Price

$2,335-78%

Negotiated Range

$86$9,342

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHESTER, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$2,997

Cash Price

$2,398-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,310$2,847

INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,200

Cash Price

$2,560-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,600$2,560

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,150

Cash Price

$2,575-50%

Negotiated Range

$540$4,120

FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

ELDORADO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,449

Cash Price

$2,587-25%

Negotiated Range

$118$3,104

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,443

Cash Price

$2,666-40%

OSF HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER

MONMOUTH, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,939

Cash Price

$2,776-60%

RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL

RED BUD, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$11,339

Cash Price

$2,948-74%

Negotiated Range

$128$9,354

MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

METROPOLIS, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,264

Cash Price

$2,985-30%

Negotiated Range

$915$4,093

OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER

EVERGREEN PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$5,541

Cash Price

$3,325-40%

DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY

ANNA, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$9,696

Cash Price

$3,490-64%

Negotiated Range

$101$8,241

SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL -CENTRALIA

CENTRALIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,780

Cash Price

$3,729-45%

GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER

MOUNT VERNON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,780

Cash Price

$3,729-45%

INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HARVEY, IL · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$6,217

Cash Price

$3,730-40%

SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER

ROCKFORD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,286

Cash Price

$3,772-40%

JAVON BEA HOSPITAL

ROCKFORD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,286

Cash Price

$3,772-40%

ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

BLOOMINGTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

5/10

List Price

$6,347

Cash Price

$3,808-40%

OSF SAINT PAUL MEDICAL CENTER

MENDOTA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,779

Cash Price

$3,823-20%

HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL INC

SHELBYVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,501

Cash Price

$3,961-28%

Negotiated Range

$1,290$5,501

KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER

MONTICELLO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,688

Cash Price

$4,013-40%

Negotiated Range

$136$6,554

CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OLNEY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,370

Cash Price

$4,028-25%

Negotiated Range

$346$4,726

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL

LITCHFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,617

Cash Price

$4,044-28%

Negotiated Range

$506$5,617

MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC

ZION, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,206

Cash Price

$4,103-50%

Negotiated Range

$221$7,385

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER

GALESBURG, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,866

Cash Price

$4,120-40%

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BELLEVILLE, IL · BJC HealthCare

0.1/10

List Price

$6,894

Cash Price

$4,136-40%

Negotiated Range

$431$6,039

OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER

ALTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,980

Cash Price

$4,188-40%

HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC

GREENVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,887

Cash Price

$4,239-28%

Negotiated Range

$149$5,887

OSF SAINT LUKE MEDICAL CENTER

KEWANEE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,308

Cash Price

$4,246-20%

OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER

DIXON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,071

Cash Price

$4,250-30%

Negotiated Range

$350$1,082

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,381

Cash Price

$4,381

ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL

BREESE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,169

Cash Price

$4,442-28%

Negotiated Range

$149$6,169

OSF SAINT CLARE MEDICAL CENTER

PRINCETON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,581

Cash Price

$4,465-20%

ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PITTSFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,474

Cash Price

$4,485-40%

Negotiated Range

$180$10,090

OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR

OTTAWA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,514

Cash Price

$4,508-40%

ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

HIGHLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,282

Cash Price

$4,523-28%

Negotiated Range

$821$6,282

OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER

URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$7,554

Cash Price

$4,532-40%

OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER

DANVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$7,554

Cash Price

$4,532-40%

CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL

EUREKA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,230

Cash Price

$4,673-25%

Negotiated Range

$204$5,233

CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER

NORMAL, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,230

Cash Price

$4,673-25%

Negotiated Range

$204$4,673

TRINITY ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,971

Cash Price

$4,776-20%

Negotiated Range

$100$3,147

ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

EFFINGHAM, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,684

Cash Price

$4,812-28%

Negotiated Range

$149$6,684

HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL

O FALLON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,695

Cash Price

$4,820-28%

Negotiated Range

$149$6,695

MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL

HARVARD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,505

Cash Price

$4,879-25%

NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL

EVANSTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,990

Cash Price

$4,990

SWEDISH HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,990

Cash Price

$4,990

THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,081

Cash Price

$5,081

Negotiated Range

$345$1,250

SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL

PONTIAC, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$6,487

Cash Price

$5,190-20%

PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$7,693

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY

MCHENRY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$7,693

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$7,693

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL

WINFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$7,693

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GENEVA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$6,924

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL

DEKALB, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$100$7,693

VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SANDWICH, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,693

Cash Price

$5,385-30%

Negotiated Range

$1,462$6,731

CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,230

Cash Price

$5,423-25%

Negotiated Range

$325$6,146

ST JOHNS HOSPITAL

SPRINGFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$7,581

Cash Price

$5,458-28%

Negotiated Range

$353$7,581

CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

HOOPESTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,320

Cash Price

$5,490-25%

Negotiated Range

$732$6,734

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CARTHAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,965

Cash Price

$5,572-20%

Negotiated Range

$557$6,965

CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,760

Cash Price

$5,820-25%

Negotiated Range

$372$4,113

CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,760

Cash Price

$5,820-25%

Negotiated Range

$372$3,919

CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL

PEKIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,760

Cash Price

$5,820-25%

Negotiated Range

$372$4,113

GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRANITE CITY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$6,353

Cash Price

$6,353

Negotiated Range

$47$18,931

ST MARYS HOSPITAL

DECATUR, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$8,926

Cash Price

$6,427-28%

Negotiated Range

$149$8,926

MERCYHEALTH HOSPITAL & PHYSICIAN CLINIC-CRYSTAL LA

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$8,747

Cash Price

$6,560-25%

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,972

Cash Price

$6,583-40%

EDWARD HOSPITAL

NAPERVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,315

Cash Price

$7,315

ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ELMHURST, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,315

Cash Price

$7,315

LINDEN OAKS AT EDWARD

NAPERVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,315

Cash Price

$7,315

VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST

WAUKEGAN, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,738

Cash Price

$8,738

Negotiated Range

$302$1,345

LORETTO HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$288

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$288$942

LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LAWRENCEVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,902

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$903$1,100

ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$372$3,210

ALEXIAN BROTHERS BEHAVIORAL HLTH HOSP

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$540$3,210

HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LINCOLN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TAYLORVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$244$3,035

ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$372$3,210

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost by City in Illinois

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Other States

What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Illinois

The cost of mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Illinois depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

One of the biggest drivers of mri brain stem w/o & w/dye cost is where you get the scan. Hospital outpatient departments commonly charge 2–3x what independent imaging centers charge for the identical procedure. The equipment and radiologists are often comparable, but hospital facility fees dramatically increase the total.

Based on data from 95 hospitals in Illinois, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $288 to $11,339 — a 39.3x 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 Illinois

In Illinois, 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 Illinois

Self-pay patients in Illinois 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 Illinois, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,921, which is 38% lower than the average list price of $6,338. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Illinois

How much does MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE cost in Illinois?
The average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Illinois is $3,921. Prices range from $288 to $11,339 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE prices vary so much in Illinois?
Hospital prices for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Illinois differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE by paying cash?
Yes. In Illinois, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,921, which is 38% below the average list price of $6,338. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE in Illinois?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Illinois offers the lowest cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?
Most health insurance plans cover mri brain stem w/o & w/dye when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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.