MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Wisconsin
21 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye. The average cash price is $1,208.
21
in Wisconsin
$2,134
gross charge
$1,208
43% below list price
$22 – $6,530
296.8x spread
MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE costs an average of $1,208 (cash/self-pay price) in Wisconsin, based on data from 21 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $6,530 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 Wisconsin
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL Aspirus | PORTAGE | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL Aspirus | EAGLE RIVER | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC Aspirus | WISCONSIN RAPIDS | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Aspirus | WAUSAU | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER Aspirus | WOODRUFF | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. Aspirus | STEVENS POINT | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL Aspirus | RHINELANDER | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC Aspirus | MEDFORD | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| LANGLADE HOSPITAL Aspirus | ANTIGO | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL Aspirus | STANLEY | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL Aspirus | TOMAHAWK | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Fairview Health Services | SAINT CROIX FALLS | $382 | $210-45% | $99 – $1,938 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MANITOWOC | $4,500 | $2,475-45% | $351 – $3,960 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | NEW BERLIN | $4,500 | $2,475-45% | $351 – $3,960 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MENOMONEE FALLS | $4,500 | $2,475-45% | $351 – $3,960 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | WEST BEND | $4,500 | $2,475-45% | $351 – $3,960 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin | MILWAUKEE | $4,500 | $2,475-45% | $351 – $3,960 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA HEALTH CARE CENTRAL INC Advocate Health | SHEBOYGAN | $6,530 | $3,265-50% | $650 – $5,551 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL | WAUWATOSA | $6,530 | $3,265-50% | $650 – $5,551 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM CORP Mercyhealth | JANESVILLE | $6,505 | $4,879-25% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER UnityPoint Health | MADISON | N/A | N/A | $323 – $956 | 0.1/10 |
PORTAGE, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
EAGLE RIVER, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WAUSAU, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WOODRUFF, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STEVENS POINT, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
RHINELANDER, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
MEDFORD, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
ANTIGO, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STANLEY, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
TOMAHAWK, WI · Aspirus
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI · Fairview Health Services
List Price
$382
Cash Price
$210-45%
Negotiated Range
$99 – $1,938
MANITOWOC, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
$4,500
Cash Price
$2,475-45%
Negotiated Range
$351 – $3,960
NEW BERLIN, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
$4,500
Cash Price
$2,475-45%
Negotiated Range
$351 – $3,960
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
$4,500
Cash Price
$2,475-45%
Negotiated Range
$351 – $3,960
WEST BEND, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
$4,500
Cash Price
$2,475-45%
Negotiated Range
$351 – $3,960
MILWAUKEE, WI · Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
List Price
$4,500
Cash Price
$2,475-45%
Negotiated Range
$351 – $3,960
SHEBOYGAN, WI · Advocate Health
List Price
$6,530
Cash Price
$3,265-50%
Negotiated Range
$650 – $5,551
WAUWATOSA, WI
List Price
$6,530
Cash Price
$3,265-50%
Negotiated Range
$650 – $5,551
JANESVILLE, WI · Mercyhealth
List Price
$6,505
Cash Price
$4,879-25%
MADISON, WI · UnityPoint Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$323 – $956
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What Affects MRI BRAIN STEM W/O & W/DYE Cost in Wisconsin
Hospital charges for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 21 hospitals in Wisconsin, mri brain stem w/o & w/dye prices range from $22 to $6,530 — a 296.8x 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 Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin
Self-pay patients in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, the average cash price for mri brain stem w/o & w/dye is $1,208, which is 43% lower than the average list price of $2,134. 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.