Brain MRI Cost in Washington
57 hospitals in Washington report pricing for brain mri. The average cash price is $2,907.
57
in Washington
$5,034
gross charge
$2,907
42% below list price
$1,238 – $9,755
7.9x spread
MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $2,907 (cash/self-pay price) in Washington, based on data from 57 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,238 to $9,755 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 Washington
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Insurer Paid | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNOQUALMIE VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SNOQUALMIE | $1,238 | $780-37% | — | $204 – $6,911 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASTRIA TOPPENISH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOPPENISH | $1,637 | $1,064-35% | — | $298 – $1,637 | 0.1/10 | |
| OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | BELLEVUE | $2,457 | $1,229-50% | — | $405 – $3,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | PASCO | $3,242 | $1,297-60% | — | $628 – $2,652 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASTRIA SUNNYSIDE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | SUNNYSIDE | $2,355 | $1,342-43% | — | $387 – $2,355 | 0.1/10 | |
| VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SEATTLE | $2,895 | $1,476-49% | — | $10 – $2,316 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | CENTRALIA | $2,908 | $1,512-48% | — | $404 – $3,037 | 0.1/10 | |
| YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | YAKIMA | $3,906 | $1,562-60% | — | $303 – $3,347 | 0.1/10 | |
| VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | RENTON | $2,426 | $1,698-30% | — | $405 – $1,479 | 0.1/10 | |
| MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PUYALLUP | $5,011 | $2,004-60% | — | $317 – $3,658 | 0.1/10 | |
| MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | AUBURN | $5,011 | $2,004-60% | — | $310 – $3,658 | 0.1/10 | |
| MULTICARE COVINGTON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | COVINGTON | $5,011 | $2,004-60% | — | $310 – $3,658 | 0.1/10 | |
| TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TACOMA | $5,011 | $2,004-60% | — | $317 – $3,658 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPOKANE | $6,187 | $2,475-60% | — | $305 – $4,517 | 0.1/10 | |
| MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPOKANE VALLEY | $6,187 | $2,475-60% | — | $303 – $4,455 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROV SACRED HRT MED CTR & CHILDS HOSP. Voluntary non-profit - Church | SPOKANE | $3,209 | $2,503-22% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EDMONDS | $3,209 | $2,503-22% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | COLVILLE | $3,209 | $2,503-22% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHEWELAH | $3,209 | $2,503-22% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL Voluntary non-profit - Church | SEATTLE | $3,209 | $2,503-22% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | LEAVENWORTH | $3,281 | $2,625-20% | — | $120 – $2,953 | 0.1/10 | |
| CONFLUENCE HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WENATCHEE | $2,940 | $2,646-10% | — | $451 – $2,940 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEGACY SALMON CREEK MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VANCOUVER | $4,075 | $2,649-35% | — | $378 – $1,578 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | TACOMA | $6,834 | $2,734-60% | — | $315 – $5,706 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROSSER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | PROSSER | $5,500 | $2,750-50% | — | $62 – $5,005 | 0.1/10 | |
| KAISER PERMANENTE CENTRAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | SEATTLE | $3,500 | $2,800-20% | — | $358 – $1,280 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST CLARE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LAKEWOOD | $9,755 | $2,812-71% | — | $405 – $7,316 | 0.1/10 | |
| OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | PORT ANGELES | $3,638 | $2,910-20% | — | $385 – $3,638 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GIG HARBOR | $9,755 | $2,967-70% | — | $405 – $7,316 | 0.1/10 | |
| HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURIEN | $9,755 | $2,979-69% | — | $398 – $8,780 | 0.1/10 | |
| WILLAPA HARBOR HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SOUTH BEND | $4,335 | $3,035-30% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | FEDERAL WAY | $9,755 | $3,061-69% | — | $398 – $7,316 | 0.1/10 | |
| PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | SEDRO WOOLLEY | $4,894 | $3,181-35% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRIDAY HARBOR | $4,917 | $3,196-35% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | TACOMA | $9,755 | $3,231-67% | — | $405 – $7,316 | 0.1/10 | |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPOKANE | $3,275 | $3,275 | — | $336 – $1,203 | 0.1/10 | |
| CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | OLYMPIA | $8,424 | $3,370-60% | — | $333 – $7,160 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ENUMCLAW | $9,755 | $3,447-65% | — | $381 – $8,780 | 0.1/10 | |
| NEWPORT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | NEWPORT | $3,493 | $3,493 | — | $1,712 – $3,353 | 0.1/10 | |
| EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | KIRKLAND | $4,479 | $3,583-20% | $1,031 $1,026 – $6,900(21 claims) | $348 – $4,479 | 0.1/10 | |
| EVERGREENHEALTH MONROE Government - Hospital District or Authority | MONROE | $4,479 | $3,583-20% | $1,031 $1,026 – $6,900(21 claims) | $348 – $4,479 | 0.1/10 | |
| KLICKITAT VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | GOLDENDALE | $4,570 | $3,656-20% | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PROVIDENCE HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPOKANE | $5,508 | $3,856-30% | — | $389 – $1,440 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BELLINGHAM | $6,008 | $3,905-35% | — | $414 – $2,725 | 0.1/10 | |
| ISLAND HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | ANACORTES | $3,995 | $3,995 | — | $163 – $3,795 | 0.1/10 | |
| PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VANCOUVER | $6,570 | $4,271-35% | — | $155 – $1,255 | 0.1/10 | |
| HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SILVERDALE | $9,755 | $4,305-56% | — | $416 – $8,780 | 0.1/10 | |
| WHIDBEYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | COUPEVILLE | $4,677 | $4,677 | — | $256 – $4,677 | 0.1/10 | |
| PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LONGVIEW | $7,846 | $5,100-35% | — | $166 – $2,952 | 0.1/10 | |
| FERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | REPUBLIC | $6,906 | $5,870-15% | — | $3,867 – $6,699 | 0.1/10 | |
| THREE RIVERS HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BREWSTER | $6,846 | $6,846 | — | $106 – $5,614 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | TONASKET | $2,232 | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WHITMAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | COLFAX | $3,742 | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | EPHRATA | N/A | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| TRIOS HEALTH Government - Hospital District or Authority | KENNEWICK | N/A | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| COULEE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GRAND COULEE | N/A | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 | |
| DAYTON GENERAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | — | — | 0.1/10 |
SNOQUALMIE, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,238
Cash Price
$780-37%
Negotiated Range
$204 – $6,911
TOPPENISH, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,637
Cash Price
$1,064-35%
Negotiated Range
$298 – $1,637
BELLEVUE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,457
Cash Price
$1,229-50%
Negotiated Range
$405 – $3,643
PASCO, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,242
Cash Price
$1,297-60%
Negotiated Range
$628 – $2,652
SUNNYSIDE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,355
Cash Price
$1,342-43%
Negotiated Range
$387 – $2,355
SEATTLE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,895
Cash Price
$1,476-49%
Negotiated Range
$10 – $2,316
CENTRALIA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,908
Cash Price
$1,512-48%
Negotiated Range
$404 – $3,037
YAKIMA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,906
Cash Price
$1,562-60%
Negotiated Range
$303 – $3,347
RENTON, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,426
Cash Price
$1,698-30%
Negotiated Range
$405 – $1,479
PUYALLUP, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,011
Cash Price
$2,004-60%
Negotiated Range
$317 – $3,658
AUBURN, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,011
Cash Price
$2,004-60%
Negotiated Range
$310 – $3,658
COVINGTON, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,011
Cash Price
$2,004-60%
Negotiated Range
$310 – $3,658
TACOMA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,011
Cash Price
$2,004-60%
Negotiated Range
$317 – $3,658
SPOKANE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,187
Cash Price
$2,475-60%
Negotiated Range
$305 – $4,517
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,187
Cash Price
$2,475-60%
Negotiated Range
$303 – $4,455
SPOKANE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,209
Cash Price
$2,503-22%
EDMONDS, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,209
Cash Price
$2,503-22%
COLVILLE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,209
Cash Price
$2,503-22%
CHEWELAH, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,209
Cash Price
$2,503-22%
SEATTLE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,209
Cash Price
$2,503-22%
LEAVENWORTH, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,281
Cash Price
$2,625-20%
Negotiated Range
$120 – $2,953
WENATCHEE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,940
Cash Price
$2,646-10%
Negotiated Range
$451 – $2,940
VANCOUVER, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,075
Cash Price
$2,649-35%
Negotiated Range
$378 – $1,578
TACOMA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$6,834
Cash Price
$2,734-60%
Negotiated Range
$315 – $5,706
PROSSER, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$5,500
Cash Price
$2,750-50%
Negotiated Range
$62 – $5,005
SEATTLE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,500
Cash Price
$2,800-20%
Negotiated Range
$358 – $1,280
LAKEWOOD, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$2,812-71%
Negotiated Range
$405 – $7,316
PORT ANGELES, WA · Government - Local
List Price
$3,638
Cash Price
$2,910-20%
Negotiated Range
$385 – $3,638
GIG HARBOR, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$2,967-70%
Negotiated Range
$405 – $7,316
BURIEN, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$2,979-69%
Negotiated Range
$398 – $8,780
SOUTH BEND, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,335
Cash Price
$3,035-30%
FEDERAL WAY, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$3,061-69%
Negotiated Range
$398 – $7,316
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,894
Cash Price
$3,181-35%
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,917
Cash Price
$3,196-35%
TACOMA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$3,231-67%
Negotiated Range
$405 – $7,316
SPOKANE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,275
Cash Price
$3,275
Negotiated Range
$336 – $1,203
OLYMPIA, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,424
Cash Price
$3,370-60%
Negotiated Range
$333 – $7,160
ENUMCLAW, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$3,447-65%
Negotiated Range
$381 – $8,780
NEWPORT, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,493
Cash Price
$3,493
Negotiated Range
$1,712 – $3,353
KIRKLAND, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,479
Cash Price
$3,583-20%
Negotiated Range
$348 – $4,479
Insurer Paid (Median)
$1,031($1,026 – $6,900)
MONROE, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,479
Cash Price
$3,583-20%
Negotiated Range
$348 – $4,479
Insurer Paid (Median)
$1,031($1,026 – $6,900)
GOLDENDALE, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,570
Cash Price
$3,656-20%
SPOKANE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,508
Cash Price
$3,856-30%
Negotiated Range
$389 – $1,440
BELLINGHAM, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$6,008
Cash Price
$3,905-35%
Negotiated Range
$414 – $2,725
ANACORTES, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,995
Cash Price
$3,995
Negotiated Range
$163 – $3,795
VANCOUVER, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,570
Cash Price
$4,271-35%
Negotiated Range
$155 – $1,255
SILVERDALE, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,755
Cash Price
$4,305-56%
Negotiated Range
$416 – $8,780
COUPEVILLE, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,677
Cash Price
$4,677
Negotiated Range
$256 – $4,677
LONGVIEW, WA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$7,846
Cash Price
$5,100-35%
Negotiated Range
$166 – $2,952
REPUBLIC, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$6,906
Cash Price
$5,870-15%
Negotiated Range
$3,867 – $6,699
BREWSTER, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$6,846
Cash Price
$6,846
Negotiated Range
$106 – $5,614
TONASKET, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,232
Cash Price
N/A
COLFAX, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,742
Cash Price
N/A
EPHRATA, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
KENNEWICK, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
GRAND COULEE, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
DAYTON, WA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
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What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Washington
Hospital charges for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Washington 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 Washington frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 57 hospitals in Washington, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $1,238 to $9,755 — a 7.9x 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 Washington
When choosing where to get your mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Washington, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.
Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.
If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Washington could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your mri brain stem w/o & w/dye.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Washington
If you're paying out of pocket for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Washington, 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 Washington, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $2,907, which is 42% lower than the average list price of $5,034. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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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.