MRI brain without contrast in Texas
Below is what hospitals in Texas charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 68 hospitals in Texas run from $185 to $8,251. The typical hospital charges $1,562. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,562
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights TX | $185Insurance typically pays $720Sticker price $1,847 | Lowest price of any hospital | $720 | $1,847 |
| Knapp Medical Center TX · Price file September 1, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $250Sticker price $4,956 | Cheaper than 99% of hospitals | $250 | $4,956 |
| Mission Regional Medical Center TX · Price file September 1, 2026 | $238Insurance typically pays $364Sticker price $5,406 | Cheaper than 99% of hospitals | $364 | $5,406 |
| Ascension Providence TX | $446Insurance typically pays $219Sticker price $1,239 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $219 | $1,239 |
| Ascension Providence DePaul (Distinct Part Unit) TX | $446Insurance typically pays $219Sticker price $1,239 | Cheaper than 96% of hospitals | $219 | $1,239 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Shoal Creek TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Williamson TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Bastrop TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Ascension Seton Hays TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas TX | $566Insurance typically pays $290Sticker price $1,572 | Cheaper than 93% of hospitals | $290 | $1,572 |
| Comanche County Medical Center TX · Price file October 12, 2026 | $599Insurance typically pays $341Sticker price $922 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $341 | $922 |
| North Texas Medical Center TX | $638Insurance typically pays $241Sticker price $2,550 | Cheaper than 73% of hospitals | $241 | $2,550 |
| Baptist Beaumont Hospital TX · Price file February 3, 2026 | $732Insurance typically pays $605Sticker price $5,629 | Cheaper than 72% of hospitals | $605 | $5,629 |
| Pampa Regional Medical Center TX · Price file September 1, 2026 | $852Insurance typically pays $303Sticker price $4,486 | Cheaper than 70% of hospitals | $303 | $4,486 |
| Sweeny Community Hospital TX · Price file September 8, 2026 | $965Insurance typically pays $983Sticker price $1,608 | Cheaper than 69% of hospitals | $983 | $1,608 |
| Wilbarger General Hospital TX · Price file February 3, 2026 | $1,049Insurance typically pays $763Sticker price $1,749 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $763 | $1,749 |
| Hansford County Hospital TX | $1,325Insurance typically pays $1,590Sticker price $1,767 | Cheaper than 66% of hospitals | $1,590 | $1,767 |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,336Insurance typically pays $264Sticker price $2,671 | Cheaper than 64% of hospitals | $264 | $2,671 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,336Insurance typically pays $327Sticker price $2,671 | Cheaper than 64% of hospitals | $327 | $2,671 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,336Insurance typically pays $324Sticker price $2,671 | Cheaper than 64% of hospitals | $324 | $2,671 |
| Swisher Memorial Hospital TX · Price file June 17, 2026 | $1,347Insurance typically pays $404Sticker price $2,694 | Cheaper than 60% of hospitals | $404 | $2,694 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center TX · Price file March 20, 2026 | $1,394Insurance typically pays $388Sticker price $4,648 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $388 | $4,648 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center TX · Price file March 20, 2026 | $1,394Insurance typically pays $388Sticker price $4,648 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $388 | $4,648 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center TX · Price file March 20, 2026 | $1,394Insurance typically pays $388Sticker price $4,648 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $388 | $4,648 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center TX · Price file March 20, 2026 | $1,394Insurance typically pays $388Sticker price $4,648 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $388 | $4,648 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center TX · Price file March 20, 2026 | $1,394Insurance typically pays $388Sticker price $4,648 | Cheaper than 58% of hospitals | $388 | $4,648 |
| Red River Er And Hospital TX | $1,496Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,922 | Cheaper than 51% of hospitals | — | $3,922 |
| Clay County Memorial Hospital TX | $1,628Insurance typically pays $581Sticker price $2,325 | Pricier than 51% of hospitals | $581 | $2,325 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,667Insurance typically pays $360Sticker price $5,210 | Pricier than 52% of hospitals | $360 | $5,210 |
| Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,667Insurance typically pays $360Sticker price $5,210 | Pricier than 52% of hospitals | $360 | $5,210 |
| Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,703Insurance typically pays $1,876Sticker price $2,839 | Pricier than 55% of hospitals | $1,876 | $2,839 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Uptown TX · Price file April 14, 2026 | $1,817Insurance typically pays $3,267Sticker price $3,028 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $3,267 | $3,028 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale TX · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,817Insurance typically pays $1,876Sticker price $3,028 | Pricier than 57% of hospitals | $1,876 | $3,028 |
| Memorial Medical Center TX · Price file November 5, 2026 | $1,978Insurance typically pays $1,600Sticker price $2,826 | Pricier than 60% of hospitals | $1,600 | $2,826 |
| Tmc- Bonham Hospital TX | $2,005Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $6,684 | Pricier than 61% of hospitals | — | $6,684 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,387Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,387 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Irving TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,452Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,452 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott And White Heart And Vascular Hospital TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,531Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,531 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Mckinney TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,531Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,531 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott And White All Saints Medical Center TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,081Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,081 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Regional Medical Center At Plano TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,952Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,952 | $3,650 |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,572Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,572 | $3,650 |
| Baylor University Medical Center TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,452Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,452 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,491Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,491 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,589Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,589 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital TX · Price file June 29, 2026 | $2,190Insurance typically pays $1,952Sticker price $3,650 | Pricier than 63% of hospitals | $1,952 | $3,650 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest TX · Price file June 13, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $1,725Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $1,725 | $3,767 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati TX · Price file June 12, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $2,013Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $2,013 | $3,767 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls TX · Price file June 13, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $1,731Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $1,731 | $3,767 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple TX · Price file June 13, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $1,731Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $1,731 | $3,767 |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital TX · Price file June 12, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $2,562Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $2,562 | $3,767 |
| Scott & White Hospital Brenham TX · Price file June 12, 2026 | $2,260Insurance typically pays $1,725Sticker price $3,767 | Pricier than 79% of hospitals | $1,725 | $3,767 |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital TX · Price file October 23, 2026 | $2,360Insurance typically pays $1,180Sticker price $2,950 | Pricier than 88% of hospitals | $1,180 | $2,950 |
| Scott & White Hospital-round Rock TX · Price file June 3, 2026 | $2,557Insurance typically pays $2,344Sticker price $4,261 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $2,344 | $4,261 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Llano TX · Price file June 3, 2026 | $2,557Insurance typically pays $2,344Sticker price $4,261 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $2,344 | $4,261 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda TX · Price file June 13, 2026 | $2,557Insurance typically pays $1,450Sticker price $4,261 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $1,450 | $4,261 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin TX · Price file June 13, 2026 | $2,557Insurance typically pays $1,450Sticker price $4,261 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $1,450 | $4,261 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -taylor TX · Price file June 12, 2026 | $2,557Insurance typically pays $2,013Sticker price $4,261 | Pricier than 90% of hospitals | $2,013 | $4,261 |
| Winkler County Memorial Hospital TX · Price file October 15, 2026 | $4,019Insurance typically pays $2,929Sticker price $5,023 | Pricier than 97% of hospitals | $2,929 | $5,023 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Abilene, TX · Price file October 1, 2026 | $4,343Insurance typically pays $3,483Sticker price $8,687 | Pricier than 99% of hospitals | $3,483 | $8,687 |
| Texoma Medical Center TX | $8,251Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $11,001 | Highest price of any hospital | — | $11,001 |
| Trustpoint Rehab Hospital Of Lubbock TX · Price file August 10, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,825 | — | — | $1,825 |
| Baylor Medical Center At Frisco TX | —Insurance typically pays $601Sticker price — | — | $601 | — |
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,the TX | —Insurance typically pays $498Sticker price — | — | $498 | — |
| Green Oaks Hospital TX | —Insurance typically pays $225Sticker price — | — | $225 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center TX | —Insurance typically pays $590Sticker price — | — | $590 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland TX | —Insurance typically pays $554Sticker price — | — | $554 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Hca Houston Healthcare West TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc TX | —Insurance typically pays $934Sticker price — | — | $934 | — |
| Medical City Arlington TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Dallas TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Denton TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Fort Worth TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Hospital TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Las Colinas TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Lewisville TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Mckinney TX | —Insurance typically pays $548Sticker price — | — | $548 | — |
| Medical City North Hills TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Plano TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Medical City Weatherford TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Methodist Hospital | Atascosa TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak TX | —Insurance typically pays $424Sticker price — | — | $424 | — |
| North Austin Medical Center TX | —Insurance typically pays $383Sticker price — | — | $383 | — |
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital TX | —Insurance typically pays $588Sticker price — | — | $588 | — |
| Methodist Hospital TX | —Insurance typically pays $429Sticker price — | — | $429 | — |
| St David's Medical Center TX | —Insurance typically pays $1,026Sticker price — | — | $1,026 | — |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center TX | —Insurance typically pays $464Sticker price — | — | $464 | — |
| Valley Regional Medical Center TX | —Insurance typically pays $518Sticker price — | — | $518 | — |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,the TX | —Insurance typically pays $422Sticker price — | — | $422 | — |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital TX | —Insurance typically pays $466Sticker price — | — | $466 | — |
Procedure code 70551. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.