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Brain MRI Cost in Missouri

77 hospitals in Missouri report pricing for brain mri. The average cash price is $3,506.

Hospitals

77

in Missouri

Average List Price

$5,083

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,506

31% below list price

Price Range

$330 – $23,520

71.3x spread

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $3,506 (cash/self-pay price) in Missouri, based on data from 77 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $330 to $23,520 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 Missouri

Sorted by lowest cash price
CARROLL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CARROLLTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$330

Cash Price

$248-25%

Negotiated Range

$198$4,157

ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

KANSAS CITY, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$6,224

Cash Price

$436-93%

Negotiated Range

$207$6,224

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER

BLUE SPRINGS, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,780

Cash Price

$436-94%

Negotiated Range

$207$7,780

BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER

COLUMBIA, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$755

Cash Price

$453-40%

NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL

NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,518

Cash Price

$730-71%

Negotiated Range

$322$2,145

MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER

SIKESTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,526

Cash Price

$881-75%

Negotiated Range

$366$2,820

NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

NEVADA, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,291

Cash Price

$1,031-55%

COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON

BRANSON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,600

Cash Price

$1,039-77%

Negotiated Range

$353$4,211

IRON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

PILOT KNOB, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$1,210

Cash Price

$1,089-10%

Negotiated Range

$69$1,689

TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL HILL

KANSAS CITY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,145

Cash Price

$1,180-45%

Negotiated Range

$309$2,145

UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

KANSAS CITY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,145

Cash Price

$1,180-45%

Negotiated Range

$309$2,145

COX MEDICAL CENTERS

SPRINGFIELD, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,600

Cash Price

$1,196-74%

Negotiated Range

$330$4,600

HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

BETHANY, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$2,100

Cash Price

$1,365-35%

Negotiated Range

$281$1,890

COX MONETT HOSPITAL

MONETT, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,600

Cash Price

$1,467-68%

Negotiated Range

$357$4,600

COX BARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL

LAMAR, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,600

Cash Price

$1,541-67%

Negotiated Range

$439$3,980

LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

OSAGE BEACH, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,071

Cash Price

$1,547-62%

Negotiated Range

$479$2,801

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY

JEFFERSON CITY, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,822

Cash Price

$1,552-45%

MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,747

Cash Price

$1,786-35%

Negotiated Range

$179$2,747

WASHINGTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

POTOSI, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,513

Cash Price

$1,885-25%

Negotiated Range

$318$2,262

PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL

OFALLON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,367

Cash Price

$2,020-40%

Negotiated Range

$338$2,963

BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL

CREVE COEUR, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,367

Cash Price

$2,020-40%

Negotiated Range

$169$3,030

BARNES-JEWISH ST PETERS HOSPITAL

SAINT PETERS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,367

Cash Price

$2,020-40%

Negotiated Range

$169$3,030

CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,367

Cash Price

$2,020-40%

Negotiated Range

$342$3,030

HERMANN AREA DISTRICT HOSPITAL

HERMANN, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,467

Cash Price

$2,080-40%

Negotiated Range

$386$3,294

STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SAINTE GENEVIEVE, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,293

Cash Price

$2,147-50%

Negotiated Range

$62$5,265

MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,326

Cash Price

$2,162-35%

Negotiated Range

$216$3,326

GOLDEN VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CLINTON, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,704

Cash Price

$2,223-40%

Negotiated Range

$344$1,208

MERCY HOSPITAL PERRY

PERRYVILLE, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,457

Cash Price

$2,247-35%

Negotiated Range

$97$3,457

SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,100

Cash Price

$2,255-45%

MERCY HOSPITAL - CASSVILLE

CASSVILLE, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$3,561

Cash Price

$2,315-35%

Negotiated Range

$183$3,454

MERCY HOSPITAL AURORA

AURORA, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$3,561

Cash Price

$2,315-35%

Negotiated Range

$207$3,561

MERCY ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL

MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,562

Cash Price

$2,315-35%

Negotiated Range

$207$3,455

SSM ST CLARE HEALTH CENTER

FENTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,289

Cash Price

$2,359-45%

SSM ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

SAINT CHARLES, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,289

Cash Price

$2,359-45%

SSM ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL WEST

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,289

Cash Price

$2,359-45%

SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL ST LOUIS

BRIDGETON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,289

Cash Price

$2,359-45%

SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL - ST LOUIS

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,289

Cash Price

$2,359-45%

PUTNAM COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

UNIONVILLE, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,593

Cash Price

$2,515-30%

Negotiated Range

$715$2,964

MOSAIC LIFE CARE AT ST JOSEPH

SAINT JOSEPH, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,000

Cash Price

$2,550-15%

Negotiated Range

$89$8,010

BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,253

Cash Price

$2,552-40%

Negotiated Range

$171$3,828

MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON

CRYSTAL CITY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,013

Cash Price

$2,608-35%

Negotiated Range

$261$4,013

FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL

MARSHALL, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,397

Cash Price

$2,717-20%

Negotiated Range

$124$2,542

MERCY HOSPITAL LINCOLN

TROY, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,308

Cash Price

$2,800-35%

Negotiated Range

$280$4,308

MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE

CARTHAGE, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,350

Cash Price

$2,828-35%

Negotiated Range

$183$4,350

CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$4,757

Cash Price

$2,854-40%

Negotiated Range

$313$313

MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,492

Cash Price

$2,920-35%

Negotiated Range

$226$4,267

ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

APPLETON CITY, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,950

Cash Price

$2,962-25%

Negotiated Range

$396$3,950

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,965

Cash Price

$2,965

Negotiated Range

$269$893

SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL

SALEM, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,174

Cash Price

$3,130-25%

Negotiated Range

$32$4,049

MADISON MEDICAL CENTER

FREDERICKTOWN, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,821

Cash Price

$3,239-15%

Negotiated Range

$715$2,843

TEXAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$3,287

MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN

JOPLIN, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,073

Cash Price

$3,297-35%

Negotiated Range

$176$5,073

MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON

LEBANON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,102

Cash Price

$3,316-35%

Negotiated Range

$183$4,847

MISSOURI BAPTIST SULLIVAN HOSPITAL

SULLIVAN, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,534

Cash Price

$3,320-40%

Negotiated Range

$431$4,848

PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER - BONNE TERRE

BONNE TERRE, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,534

Cash Price

$3,320-40%

Negotiated Range

$366$4,848

PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER

FARMINGTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,534

Cash Price

$3,320-40%

Negotiated Range

$366$4,848

MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER ALBANY

ALBANY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,000

Cash Price

$3,400-15%

Negotiated Range

$114$4,560

FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST

JOPLIN, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,927

Cash Price

$3,556-40%

BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BUTLER, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$5,117

Cash Price

$3,582-30%

Negotiated Range

$336$4,349

SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL

LEES SUMMIT, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,357

Cash Price

$3,814-40%

Negotiated Range

$207$6,357

SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITAL

KANSAS CITY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,357

Cash Price

$3,814-40%

Negotiated Range

$207$6,357

MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER - MARYVILLE

MARYVILLE, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,500

Cash Price

$3,825-15%

Negotiated Range

$108$5,580

CITIZENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOLIVAR, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$4,875

Cash Price

$3,900-20%

Negotiated Range

$372$2,392

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,465

Cash Price

$4,465

HANNIBAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HANNIBAL, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$7,549

Cash Price

$4,529-40%

Negotiated Range

$336$6,794

ST LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

SAINT LOUIS, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$7,581

Cash Price

$4,549-40%

Negotiated Range

$101$6,444

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

HARRISONVILLE, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$6,816

Cash Price

$4,771-30%

Negotiated Range

$768$11,587

PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ROLLA, MO · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$8,968

Cash Price

$6,277-30%

Negotiated Range

$337$1,584

LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

LEXINGTON, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,447

Cash Price

$7,447

Negotiated Range

$207$7,447

LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER

LEES SUMMIT, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$18,488

Cash Price

$18,488

Negotiated Range

$207$15,715

CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER

INDEPENDENCE, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$19,213

Cash Price

$19,213

Negotiated Range

$25$17,292

BELTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BELTON, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$19,279

Cash Price

$19,279

Negotiated Range

$207$17,351

RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

KANSAS CITY, MO · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$23,520

Cash Price

$23,520

Negotiated Range

$207$23,520

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

FAIRFAX, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,250

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,250$3,250

LIBERTY HOSPITAL

LIBERTY, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$113$840

SCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL

MEMPHIS, MO · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$313$335

MERCY HOSPITAL STODDARD

DEXTER, MO · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$98$1,192

Brain MRI Cost by City in Missouri

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

Hospital charges for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Missouri 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 Missouri frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.

Based on data from 77 hospitals in Missouri, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $330 to $23,520 — a 71.3x 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 Missouri

In Missouri, 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 Missouri

If you're paying out of pocket for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Missouri, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Missouri, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,506, which is 31% lower than the average list price of $5,083. 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 Brain MRI Cost in Missouri

How much does MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE cost in Missouri?
The average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Missouri is $3,506. Prices range from $330 to $23,520 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 Missouri?
Hospital prices for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Missouri 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 Missouri, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $3,506, which is 31% below the average list price of $5,083. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE in Missouri?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Missouri 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.

Want the true total cost of MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

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.