Cost of a Brain MRI Visit
in Florida
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Florida's status as home to the largest ambulatory surgery center market in the United States creates unique pricing dynamics for specialized services like Brain MRI procedures. Patients typically pay between $35.0 and $811.38, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $60.0 based on negotiated insurance rates across 4,998 active providers statewide. The state's extensive network of imaging centers and hospital-based facilities means patients have numerous options when seeking Brain MRI services throughout Florida.
Average
$302
Median
$60
Lowest
$35
Highest
$811
Providers
4,998
37% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri brain compare to related procedures in Florida?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $35 | $60 | $479 | 4,991 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $35 | $60 | $473 | 4,666 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $72 | $207 | $603 | 4,246 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $35 | $60 | $297 | 5,487 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 70553 — MRI brain without contrast, then with contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 70553 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 70553 (MRI brain without contrast, then with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 70553 covers: the provider's professional fee for mri brain. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Brain MRI Visit Costs Vary Across Florida
Florida's Brain MRI costs run approximately 2% above the national average, reflecting the state's unique position as both a retirement destination with high medical demand and a competitive ambulatory surgery center market. The state's sprawling geography creates distinct cost corridors from expensive South Florida metropolitan areas to more affordable rural Panhandle regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
South Florida's Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties offer the highest concentration of Brain MRI providers, while rural counties in North Central Florida may have limited options requiring patients to travel significant distances. This geographic disparity creates cost variations, with urban facilities often charging premium rates due to higher real estate and operational costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Florida's extensive network includes both hospital-owned outpatient imaging centers and independent facilities, with major health systems like AdventHealth, Baptist Health, and HCA Florida operating numerous locations. Independent imaging centers typically offer lower prices than hospital-based facilities due to reduced overhead costs and more flexible pricing structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Florida
The presence of major national insurers UHC, BCBS FL, and Aetna alongside regional players creates moderate competition in most Florida markets. However, some rural areas face limited insurer participation, potentially reducing negotiating power and leading to higher out-of-pocket costs for Brain MRI services.
Physician Supply and Demand in Florida
With 4,998 active Brain MRI providers across Florida, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in most metropolitan areas, though distribution favors coastal and urban regions. This relatively robust supply helps moderate pricing pressure, though high seasonal population fluctuations in retirement communities can create temporary capacity constraints.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Brain MRI Costs in Florida
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 70553)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota Range: $221 – $3,100 | $1,291 |
| 2 | Minnesota Range: $88 – $3,100 | $1,247 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $80 – $2,464 | $975 |
| 4 | Nevada Range: $135 – $1,458 | $698 |
| 5 | Georgia Range: $101 – $1,468 | $653 |
| 6 | Hawaii Range: $88 – $1,014 | $577 |
| 7 | Massachusetts Range: $90 – $1,060 | $567 |
| 8 | Maine Range: $178 – $1,023 | $548 |
| 9 | Wyoming Range: $100 – $1,112 | $537 |
| 10 | Utah Range: $94 – $1,045 | $510 |
| 11 | Nebraska Range: $208 – $793 | $504 |
| 12 | New Mexico Range: $98 – $1,063 | $492 |
| 13 | New Hampshire Range: $129 – $993 | $489 |
| 14 | Washington Range: $100 – $863 | $489 |
| 15 | North Carolina Range: $99 – $988 | $485 |
| 16 | Iowa Range: $95 – $842 | $483 |
| 17 | Colorado Range: $95 – $1,015 | $475 |
| 18 | Indiana Range: $85 – $1,014 | $471 |
| 19 | Louisiana Range: $92 – $766 | $468 |
| 20 | Alaska Range: $97 – $948 | $454 |
| 21 | South Dakota Range: $247 – $552 | $450 |
| 22 | West Virginia Range: $98 – $687 | $446 |
| 23 | Vermont Range: $82 – $983 | $443 |
| 24 | Virginia Range: $76 – $970 | $437 |
| 25 | Michigan Range: $80 – $917 | $430 |
| 26 | Rhode Island Range: $88 – $879 | $429 |
| 27 | Idaho Range: $88 – $793 | $428 |
| 28 | District of Columbia Range: $90 – $879 | $426 |
| 29 | Oregon Range: $103 – $623 | $426 |
| 30 | Illinois Range: $93 – $842 | $417 |
| 31 | New York Range: $82 – $926 | $417 |
| 32 | Tennessee Range: $109 – $823 | $417 |
| 33 | Montana Range: $100 – $590 | $414 |
| 34 | Kansas Range: $107 – $818 | $401 |
| 35 | Kentucky Range: $83 – $842 | $398 |
| 36 | South Carolina Range: $82 – $829 | $390 |
| 37 | Alabama Range: $88 – $811 | $384 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania Range: $57 – $879 | $384 |
| 39 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $817 | $377 |
| 40 | Mississippi Range: $89 – $811 | $376 |
| 41 | New Jersey Range: $63 – $830 | $374 |
| 42 | Ohio Range: $78 – $813 | $373 |
| 43 | Texas Range: $90 – $721 | $355 |
| 44 | Maryland Range: $46 – $737 | $351 |
| 45 | Delaware Range: $98 – $596 | $345 |
| 46 | Missouri Range: $115 – $628 | $342 |
| 47 | Arkansas Range: $104 – $630 | $340 |
| 48 | Connecticut Range: $55 – $777 | $337 |
| 49 | Florida Range: $35 – $811 | $302 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $100 – $550 | $288 |
| 51 | California Range: $55 – $654 | $265 |