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Brain MRI Cost in Ohio

98 hospitals in Ohio report pricing for brain mri. The average cash price is $2,286.

Hospitals

98

in Ohio

Average List Price

$3,650

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,286

37% below list price

Price Range

$514 – $8,292

16.1x spread

MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $2,286 (cash/self-pay price) in Ohio, based on data from 98 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $514 to $8,292 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 Ohio

Sorted by lowest cash price
EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,922

Cash Price

$328-94%

Negotiated Range

$30$5,804

COSHOCTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

COSHOCTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,179

Cash Price

$328-95%

Negotiated Range

$80$6,056

CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER

AKRON, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,292

Cash Price

$350-96%

Negotiated Range

$320$19,656

LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

LIMA, OH · Lima Memorial Health System

0.1/10

List Price

$514

Cash Price

$463-10%

MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OXFORD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$660

Cash Price

$495-25%

Negotiated Range

$158$710

BETHESDA NORTH

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$660

Cash Price

$495-25%

Negotiated Range

$158$986

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$660

Cash Price

$495-25%

Negotiated Range

$158$710

MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL

MARION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,192

Cash Price

$715-40%

Negotiated Range

$55$1,348

BELLEVUE HOSPITAL

BELLEVUE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,308

Cash Price

$1,257-62%

Negotiated Range

$331$463

SOIN MEDICAL CENTER

BEAVER CREEK, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

Negotiated Range

$344$1,184

KETTERING HEALTH MIAMISBURG

MIAMISBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS

KETTERING, OH · Kettering Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

KETTERING HEALTH TROY

TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

KETTERING HEALTH DAYTON

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HAMILTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

Negotiated Range

$346$1,202

KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL

XENIA, OH · Kettering Health

0.1/10

List Price

$3,254

Cash Price

$1,302-60%

FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

LANCASTER, OH · Fairfield Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$3,265

Cash Price

$1,469-55%

Negotiated Range

$303$33,500

PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL

TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,299

Cash Price

$1,494-35%

Negotiated Range

$191$2,299

BAY PARK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

OREGON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,299

Cash Price

$1,494-35%

Negotiated Range

$191$2,299

ADENA FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER

WASHINGTON CH, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,990

Cash Price

$1,495-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,017$3,379

ADENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CHILLICOTHE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,990

Cash Price

$1,495-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,017$3,379

GREENFIELD AREA MEDICAL CENTER

GREENFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,990

Cash Price

$1,495-50%

Negotiated Range

$718$2,841

ADENA PIKE MEDICAL CENTER

WAVERLY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,990

Cash Price

$1,495-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,017$3,379

CLEVELAND CLINIC

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$67$3,360

AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER

AKRON, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$67$2,375

MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$295$2,375

FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL

CLEVELAND, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$314$2,375

UNION HOSPITAL

DOVER, OH · Cleveland Clinic

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$67$2,375

MEDINA HOSPITAL

MEDINA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$306$2,375

CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL

AVON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$326$2,375

SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,375

EUCLID HOSPITAL

EUCLID, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$2,375

Cash Price

$1,544-35%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,375

METROHEALTH SYSTEM

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$5,000

Cash Price

$1,750-65%

WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOWLING GREEN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,887

Cash Price

$1,887

Negotiated Range

$1,132$1,830

GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DELAWARE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,970

Cash Price

$1,931-35%

Negotiated Range

$336$350

DOCTORS HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$3,084

Cash Price

$2,005-35%

Negotiated Range

$344$344

RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,084

Cash Price

$2,005-35%

Negotiated Range

$336$336

DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL

DUBLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,084

Cash Price

$2,005-35%

Negotiated Range

$336$336

GRANT MEDICAL CENTER

COLUMBUS, OH · OhioHealth

0.1/10

List Price

$3,084

Cash Price

$2,005-35%

Negotiated Range

$336$336

MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST

COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,111

Cash Price

$2,022-35%

Negotiated Range

$170$3,111

MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL

NEW ALBANY, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$3,111

Cash Price

$2,022-35%

Negotiated Range

$340$3,111

MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S

WESTERVILLE, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,111

Cash Price

$2,022-35%

Negotiated Range

$170$3,111

BERGER HOSPITAL

CIRCLEVILLE, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,186

Cash Price

$2,071-35%

Negotiated Range

$336$593

CHRIST HOSPITAL

CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,521

Cash Price

$2,113-40%

Negotiated Range

$194$3,521

BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC

BARNESVILLE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,312

Cash Price

$2,156-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,644$4,513

WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SIDNEY, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,358

Cash Price

$2,179-50%

Negotiated Range

$954$3,922

HARRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

CADIZ, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,486

Cash Price

$2,243-50%

UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER

ELYRIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

LAKE HEALTH BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

BEACHWOOD, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL

PARMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA

GENEVA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

ASHLAND, OH · University Hospitals

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER

RAVENNA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,007

Cash Price

$2,255-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$2,706

SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL

MARIETTA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,784

Cash Price

$2,270-40%

Negotiated Range

$515$515

FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

WAUSEON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,252

Cash Price

$2,276-30%

VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL

VAN WERT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,541

Cash Price

$2,302-35%

Negotiated Range

$358$365

SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER

PORTSMOUTH, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,609

Cash Price

$2,305-50%

Negotiated Range

$123$4,425

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS

BRYAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,635

Cash Price

$2,318-50%

Negotiated Range

$347$1,041

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS

MONTPELIER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,635

Cash Price

$2,318-50%

0.1/10

List Price

$3,971

Cash Price

$2,383-40%

WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL

WEST CHESTER, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,971

Cash Price

$2,383-40%

GENESIS HOSPITAL

ZANESVILLE, OH · Genesis Healthcare System

0.1/10

List Price

$4,038

Cash Price

$2,423-40%

Negotiated Range

$194$3,397

POMERENE HOSPITAL

MILLERSBURG, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,094

Cash Price

$2,475-20%

Negotiated Range

$290$2,877

OHIOHEALTH MORROW COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT GILEAD, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,826

Cash Price

$2,487-35%

Negotiated Range

$474$3,711

HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

KENTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,840

Cash Price

$2,496-35%

OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL

ATHENS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$3,852

Cash Price

$2,504-35%

Negotiated Range

$333$336

TWIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER

DENNISON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$5,171

Cash Price

$2,565-50%

Negotiated Range

$60$4,706

ADAMS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SEAMAN, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$3,510

Cash Price

$2,808-20%

Negotiated Range

$238$3,335

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CAMBRIDGE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,423

Cash Price

$2,875-35%

Negotiated Range

$330$343

HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC

NAPOLEON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,930

Cash Price

$2,948-25%

Negotiated Range

$550$3,930

OHIOHEALTH SHELBY HOSPITAL

SHELBY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,558

Cash Price

$2,963-35%

OHIOHEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL

MANSFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,558

Cash Price

$2,963-35%

Negotiated Range

$333$346

ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER

FRANKLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,060

Cash Price

$3,060

Negotiated Range

$346$1,056

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,090

Cash Price

$3,090

Negotiated Range

$269$893

FISHER-TITUS HOSPITAL

NORWALK, OH · Fisher Titus Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$3,445

Cash Price

$3,101-10%

Negotiated Range

$103$3,342

SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS

YOUNGSTOWN, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$6,564

Cash Price

$3,282-50%

Negotiated Range

$330$6,373

SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,489

Cash Price

$3,367-25%

Negotiated Range

$142$3,591

FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FOSTORIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,221

Cash Price

$3,394-35%

Negotiated Range

$191$4,699

GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM

SAINT MARYS, OH · GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM

0.1/10

List Price

$3,963

Cash Price

$3,567-10%

Negotiated Range

$3,567$3,884

MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL

BELLEFONTAINE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,512

Cash Price

$3,610-20%

Negotiated Range

$344$1,117

MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,687

Cash Price

$3,687

Negotiated Range

$346$1,035

UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,687

Cash Price

$3,687

Negotiated Range

$342$1,056

BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

BUCYRUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$4,726

Cash Price

$4,017-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,607$4,348

GALION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GALION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,726

Cash Price

$4,017-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,607$4,348

AVITA ONTARIO

ONTARIO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,726

Cash Price

$4,017-15%

Negotiated Range

$4,348$1,607

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC

TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,900

Cash Price

$4,140-40%

Negotiated Range

$103$5,313

DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,162

Cash Price

$4,313-30%

Negotiated Range

$340$510

SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM

AKRON, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,621

Cash Price

$4,621

Negotiated Range

$303$1,466

WYANDOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

UPPER SANDUSKY, OH · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,181

Cash Price

$4,663-10%

PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL

PAULDING, OH · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$5,530

Cash Price

$4,701-15%

Negotiated Range

$4,701$5,530

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER

CONNEAUT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$7,470

Cash Price

$5,603-25%

Negotiated Range

$331$6,723

AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

AKRON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$8,127

Cash Price

$6,095-25%

Negotiated Range

$99$8,038

MADISON HEALTH

LONDON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,273

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$342$3,185

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STATE HEALTH SYSTEM

COLUMBUS, OH · Government - State

0.1/10

List Price

$3,273

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$342$3,185

CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHAB

CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$532$616

GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES

ROCK CREEK, OH · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$331$420

Brain MRI Cost by City in Ohio

Brain MRI Cost in Other States

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

The cost of mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Ohio 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 98 hospitals in Ohio, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $514 to $8,292 — a 16.1x 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 Ohio

In Ohio, 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 Ohio

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access mri brain stem w/o & w/dye at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Ohio offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Ohio, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $2,286, which is 37% lower than the average list price of $3,650. 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 Ohio

How much does MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE cost in Ohio?
The average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Ohio is $2,286. Prices range from $514 to $8,292 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 Ohio?
Hospital prices for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Ohio 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 Ohio, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $2,286, which is 37% below the average list price of $3,650. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE in Ohio?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Ohio 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.