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Brain MRI During Surgery, Before and After Contrast

Maryland rates for HCPCS 70559

An MRI of the brain, brain stem and skull base taken while the skull is open during an operation, done first without contrast and then repeated after contrast is injected into a vein. Comparing the two sets shows the surgeon whether any tumor or abnormal vessel tissue is still present before the operation is finished.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $126 · 10th to 90th $126 to $126Professionalmedian $178 · 10th to 90th $158 to $245
$200.0facility $126professional $178

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
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$245.47