Cost of a Brain MRI Visit
in New Hampshire
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Hampshire's healthcare market operates with costs approximately 11% above national averages, reflecting the state's unique mix of rural access challenges and urban provider concentration. Brain MRI patients typically pay between $129 and $993, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $344 across the state's network of 3,685 active providers. Browse all Brain MRI providers in New Hampshire to compare costs and find the right match for your needs.
Average
$489
Median
$344
Lowest
$129
Highest
$993
Providers
3,685
2% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does mri brain compare to related procedures in New Hampshire?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $77 | $221 | $590 | 3,687 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $85 | $201 | $579 | 3,684 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $101 | $325 | $740 | 3,693 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $67 | $183 | $446 | 3,685 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above national averages, driven by the state's small population spread across diverse geographic regions. The Live Free or Die state balances urban medical centers in the south with rural communities that face provider access challenges in the north.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Southern New Hampshire cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Concord concentrate most imaging facilities, while northern counties often require patients to travel significant distances for Brain MRI services. This geographic disparity creates cost variations, with rural facilities sometimes offering lower rates to attract patients from wider catchment areas. Transportation costs can offset any rural savings for patients living in remote areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments typically charge higher facility fees than independent imaging centers throughout New Hampshire. Major health systems like Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Catholic Medical Center operate multiple imaging locations with standardized pricing structures. Independent facilities often provide more competitive rates due to lower overhead costs and streamlined operations.
Insurance Market Competition in New Hampshire
The state's insurance market features limited competition with Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, and Cigna dominating coverage options. This concentrated market can result in less aggressive rate negotiations between insurers and providers compared to more competitive states. Employer-sponsored plans often have better negotiated rates than individual market plans due to larger enrollment pools.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Hampshire
With 3,685 active Brain MRI providers serving approximately 1.4 million residents, New Hampshire maintains adequate imaging capacity in most regions. This provider-to-population ratio suggests reasonable access without severe shortages that might drive up prices. Wait times for non-urgent Brain MRI studies typically range from several days to two weeks depending on location and facility type.
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 New Hampshire
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Brain MRI visit in New Hampshire?
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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 |