Price range near High Point

$2,046 to $3,022
1.5x price range North Carolina avg: $3,842

Hospital prices near High Point

1
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
$2,046 cash price
3★ 72.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
High Point Regional Health System Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$2,331 cash price
2★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
$2,357 cash price
4★ 68.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+15% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
$3,022 cash price
3★ 69.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+48% vs lowest Compare
5
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi
4★ 92.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

North Carolina average $3,842 — prices near High Point are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

If you're getting an MRI brain with contrast in High Point, your cash price will likely fall between $2,046 and $3,022 — a fairly wide range that means shopping around could save you almost $1,000. High Point Regional Health System is pricing this scan at $2,331, which is right at the median for the area and slightly above the North Carolina average. The bigger question is whether your insurance will cover it; if not, that cash price is what you'd owe out of pocket, so it's worth confirming before you schedule.

Before you book, call the imaging department at whichever facility you're considering and confirm they have your insurance on file — authorizations for brain MRIs can take a few days. If you're uninsured or your deductible is high enough that you'd pay cash, ask billing directly for their cash price for this specific scan and whether they offer payment plans. Getting this locked in now means no surprises when you check out.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

1

"What is your cash price for MRI Brain with and without Contrast?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

MRI Brain with and without Contrast costs between $2,046 and $3,022 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,842.

About this market

Novant Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near High Point (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 39% below average

Novant Health's price of $2,357 is below the North Carolina average of $3,842.

Nearest alternative Buchanan General Hospital — $1,555

Grundy, NC · 56 mi away · 2★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $360 to $3,928

22 insurance plans. Cheapest: Medicare. Most expensive: Aetna.

What else you should know

36% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 52 of 145 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC $2,046 $4,092 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
High Point Regional Health System $2,331 $4,661 2/5 64.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterNovant Health $2,357 $3,928 4/5 68.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterNovant Health $3,022 $5,036 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Medical Park HospitalNovant Health 4/5 92.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi

Common questions

How much does MRI Brain with and without Contrast cost in High Point, NC?

MRI Brain with and without Contrast costs between $2,046 and $3,022 at 5 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The median price is $2,357. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,842.

Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Brain with and without Contrast near High Point?

Lexington Memorial Hospital INC has the lowest published cash price at $2,046. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 72.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In High Point, the lowest-priced facility (Lexington Memorial Hospital INC) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Novant Health Medical Park Hospital) has a 4-star rating.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →