MRI brain without contrast in Illinois
Below is what hospitals in Illinois charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 51 hospitals in Illinois run from $303 to $4,551. The typical hospital charges $2,803. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,803
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
57 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Community Hospital IL · Price file July 1, 2026 | $303Insurance typically pays $301Sticker price $597 | Lowest price of any hospital | $301 | $597 |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center IL | $430Insurance typically pays $852Sticker price $716 | Cheaper than 98% of hospitals | $852 | $716 |
| Trinity Rock Island IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $451Insurance typically pays $233Sticker price $564 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $233 | $564 |
| Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $911Insurance typically pays $370Sticker price $3,962 | Cheaper than 94% of hospitals | $370 | $3,962 |
| Presence Resurrection Medical Center IL | $941Insurance typically pays $340Sticker price $2,851 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $340 | $2,851 |
| Presence Holy Family Medical Center IL | $941Insurance typically pays $340Sticker price $2,851 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $340 | $2,851 |
| Presence St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center IL | $941Insurance typically pays $340Sticker price $2,851 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $340 | $2,851 |
| Presence St Joseph Hospital - Chicago IL | $941Insurance typically pays $340Sticker price $2,851 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $340 | $2,851 |
| Presence St Francis Hospital - Evanston IL | $941Insurance typically pays $340Sticker price $2,851 | Cheaper than 92% of hospitals | $340 | $2,851 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center IL · Price file November 3, 2026 | $1,210Insurance typically pays $1,276Sticker price $2,420 | Cheaper than 82% of hospitals | $1,276 | $2,420 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,382Insurance typically pays $1,070Sticker price $2,303 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $1,070 | $2,303 |
| Memorial Hospital Shiloh IL · Price file December 15, 2025 | $1,382Insurance typically pays $1,070Sticker price $2,303 | Cheaper than 62% of hospitals | $1,070 | $2,303 |
| Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers IL · Price file October 27, 2026 | $1,411Insurance typically pays $2,814Sticker price $5,863 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $2,814 | $5,863 |
| Copley Memorial Hospital Aurora, IL · Price file November 4, 2026 | $1,998Insurance typically pays $1,771Sticker price $3,997 | Cheaper than 56% of hospitals | $1,771 | $3,997 |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital IL · Price file July 7, 2026 | $2,489Insurance typically pays $1,041Sticker price $3,111 | Cheaper than 54% of hospitals | $1,041 | $3,111 |
| South Shore Hospital IL · Price file February 4, 2026 | $2,525Insurance typically pays $291Sticker price $3,607 | Cheaper than 52% of hospitals | $291 | $3,607 |
| Jackson Park Hospital IL | $2,803Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,504 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | — | $3,504 |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $2,987Insurance typically pays $437Sticker price $2,987 | Pricier than 52% of hospitals | $437 | $2,987 |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| St Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Clare Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Luke Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Saint Paul Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| St Joseph Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Holy Family Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Saint James Hospital IL · Price file March 31, 2026 | $3,380Insurance typically pays $257Sticker price $5,633 | Pricier than 54% of hospitals | $257 | $5,633 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,787Insurance typically pays $1,392Sticker price $3,787 | Pricier than 82% of hospitals | $1,392 | $3,787 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $3,887Insurance typically pays $4,165Sticker price $5,553 | Pricier than 84% of hospitals | $4,165 | $5,553 |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital IL · Price file October 7, 2026 | $3,967Insurance typically pays $1,491Sticker price $4,408 | Pricier than 86% of hospitals | $1,491 | $4,408 |
| Edward Hospital Naperville, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,028Insurance typically pays $412Sticker price $4,028 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $412 | $4,028 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Elmhurst, IL · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,028Insurance typically pays $412Sticker price $4,028 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $412 | $4,028 |
| Memorial Medical Center IL · Price file September 17, 2026 | $4,218Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $4,218 | Pricier than 92% of hospitals | — | $4,218 |
| Rochelle Community Hospital IL · Price file September 28, 2026 | $4,308Insurance typically pays $3,339Sticker price $4,308 | Pricier than 94% of hospitals | $3,339 | $4,308 |
| Fayette County Hospital IL · Price file October 20, 2026 | $4,400Insurance typically pays $475Sticker price $4,400 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $475 | $4,400 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center IL · Price file June 3, 2026 | $4,400Insurance typically pays $330Sticker price $4,400 | Pricier than 96% of hospitals | $330 | $4,400 |
| Fhn Memorial Hospital IL · Price file February 23, 2026 | $4,551Insurance typically pays $756Sticker price $5,689 | Highest price of any hospital | $756 | $5,689 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $5,190 | — | — | $5,190 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $322Sticker price — | — | $322 | — |
| St. Alexius Medical Center IL | —Insurance typically pays $315Sticker price — | — | $315 | — |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $5,190 | — | — | $5,190 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $5,190 | — | — | $5,190 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital IL | —Insurance typically pays $1,984Sticker price — | — | $1,984 | — |
Procedure code 70551. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.