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MRI of the Brain, Without Contrast

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 70551

A detailed imaging exam of the brain using magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation, performed without an injection of contrast dye. It provides clear images of brain structure and can help evaluate symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or suspected structural problems. Many brain conditions can be seen clearly on this type of scan without the need for contrast dye.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does MRI of the Brain, Without Contrast cost?

$468

Typical negotiated rate. In Rhode Island, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $468 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $288 to $603.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $468 · 10th to 90th $204 to $1,202
$200$500$1Kprofessional $468

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$446.68
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,202.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$416.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$537.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$707.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$602.56
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$457.09

Where Rhode Island sits

The same service costs 2.7 times more in Wisconsin than in New Mexico. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Rhode Island· 8th of 51

$468

WI $603NM $224

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.