MRI Brain with Contrast cost in High Point, NC
MRI Brain with Contrast costs $1,126 to $2,281 cash across 8 hospitals within 25 miles of High Point.
Price range near High Point
Each dot is one hospital’s published cash price — cheapest on the left, most expensive on the right. Hospital-by-hospital detail below.
Hospital prices near High Point
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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.
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Before you schedule
If you're getting an MRI brain with contrast in High Point, your cash price could swing anywhere from about $1,400 to $2,300 depending on which facility you use—that's a $900 difference for the exact same scan. High Point Regional Health System, the main hospital listed here, is at the higher end of that range at $2,332, which is well above both the North Carolina average ($1,703) and the median price you'd find elsewhere in this area ($1,779). Before you schedule there, it's worth calling their billing department to confirm that price and asking if they have financial assistance programs based on your household income—many people qualify without realizing it.
Your next move is to call the other imaging centers and urgent care facilities in High Point to get their cash prices quoted for the same procedure with contrast, then compare. Ask each one directly: "What's your cash price for an MRI brain with contrast?" Some centers may offer it significantly cheaper. If cost is a real concern, this seven-hundred-dollar swing is worth twenty minutes of phone calls before your appointment.
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 $1,126 and $2,281 at 8 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,731.
About this market
Novant Health operates 5 of 8 hospitals near High Point (62%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Novant Health's price of $1,392 is below the North Carolina average of $2,731.
Grundy, NC · 56 mi away · 2★
54 insurance plans. Cheapest: Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Clemmons Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,126 | $1,876 | — | — | 21.7 mi | |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,156 | $1,927 | 4/5 | 68.0% | Nonprofit | 14.4 mi |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital INCAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,392 | $2,783 | 3/5 | 72.0% | Nonprofit | 14.4 mi |
| Davie Medical CenterAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | $1,392 | $2,783 | — | — | 23.3 mi | |
| High Point Regional Health SystemUNC Health | $1,878 | $3,756 | 2/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterNovant Health | $2,281 | $3,801 | 3/5 | 69.0% | Nonprofit | 14.4 mi |
| Novant Health Medical Park HospitalNovant Health | — | — | 4/5 | 92.0% | Nonprofit | 14.4 mi |
| Novant Health Kernersville Medical CenterNovant Health | — | — | — | — | 12.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does MRI Brain with Contrast cost in High Point, NC?
MRI Brain with Contrast costs between $1,126 and $2,281 at 8 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The median price is $1,392. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,731.
Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Brain with Contrast near High Point?
Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $1,126.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In High Point, the lowest-priced facility, while the highest-priced facility.
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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