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Brain MRI During Surgery, Without Contrast

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 70557

An MRI of the brain, brain stem and skull base taken while the skull is open during an operation, with no contrast injection. It gives the surgeon an updated picture partway through the procedure, showing how much of the target has been removed and how the brain has shifted since the operation began.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $155 · 10th to 90th $155 to $155Professionalmedian $251 · 10th to 90th $182 to $309
$200facility $155professional $251

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. 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
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$363.08
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$288.40