MRI Brain with Contrast cost in Chesapeake, VA
MRI Brain with Contrast costs $1,084 to $3,067 cash across 9 hospitals within 25 miles of Chesapeake.
Price range near Chesapeake
Hospital prices near Chesapeake
$1,983 spread between lowest and highest published price
Prices range from $1,084 to $3,067 across these hospitals. Not an extreme spread, but the difference may matter depending on your deductible and insurance plan.
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Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Before you schedule
If you're getting an MRI brain with contrast in Chesapeake, your cash price could range from around $1,100 to nearly $4,900 depending which facility you choose — that's a 4.5-fold difference. Chesapeake General Hospital is significantly cheaper at $1,084, which is well below the state average of $3,066. The catch is their patient satisfaction rating is 67 percent, which is lower than you'd want to see. Before you decide based on price alone, call their imaging department and confirm they're in-network with your insurance, since the real cost to you (your copay or coinsurance) depends on what your plan actually covers at that facility.
Start by contacting your insurance to learn whether you'd owe a percentage of the bill or a flat copay for this scan, and which Chesapeake hospitals are in your network. Then call billing at whichever hospitals are options for you and ask for the cash price — it often differs from what's posted online. If cost is tight, ask whether they offer financial assistance based on income; programs exist but people rarely ask.
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.
"What is your cash price for MRI Brain with 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.
"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.
"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 Contrast costs between $1,084 and $3,067 at 9 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $3,067.
What else you should know
Children's hospitals
The following children's hospitals are listed separately because their pricing, patient mix, and quality benchmarks differ from adult facilities.
Surgery center alternatives
These ambulatory surgery centers are near Chesapeake. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $1,084 | $1,807 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $2,548 | $5,097 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 18.1 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $2,548 | $5,097 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $2,548 | $5,097 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $2,548 | $5,097 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 18.4 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $2,548 | $5,097 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 18.1 mi |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $3,067 | $5,112 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 16.4 mi |
| Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System | — | — | 3/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterRiverside Health System | — | — | 3/5 | 72.0% | Nonprofit | 24.3 mi |
Common questions
How much does MRI Brain with Contrast cost in Chesapeake, VA?
MRI Brain with Contrast costs between $1,084 and $3,067 at 9 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $2,548. The Virginia statewide average is $3,067.
Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Brain with Contrast near Chesapeake?
Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,084. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Chesapeake, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Riverside Regional Medical Center) has a 3-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 →
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