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Brain MRI During Surgery, Before and After Contrast

New York 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.

Facilitymedian $204 · 10th–90th $112$3720%10%20%10th90th$204$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$263.03
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$512.86