MRI Brain without Contrast cost in Roanoke, VA
MRI Brain without Contrast costs $1,570 to $11,774 cash across 7 hospitals within 25 miles of Roanoke.
Price range near Roanoke
Carilion Giles Community Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $10,203 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Roanoke
Lowest published price here: Carilion Giles Community Hospital
Carilion Giles Community Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($1,570) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
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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 done in Roanoke, you're looking at cash prices between $1,570 and $2,459, with most hospitals landing around $2,044. That's genuinely cheaper than the Virginia average of $2,816—so you're in a decent market for this scan. The spread matters though: shopping around could save you nearly $900, which is real money even with insurance covering most of it. Your out-of-pocket cost will depend entirely on your deductible and coinsurance, so call your insurance first to see what you actually owe, then use that number to compare.
Before you book, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for an MRI brain without contrast—don't assume it's the average. If cost is tight, ask whether they offer financial assistance; many people qualify but never ask. You should also confirm your insurance will cover the scan at that location, since some plans have preferred imaging centers that charge you less out-of-pocket.
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 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.
"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 without Contrast costs $1,570 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $11,774 at Lewisgale Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia — a 7.5x difference for the same procedure across 7 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,742.
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These ambulatory surgery centers are near Roanoke. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Giles Community HospitalCarilion Clinic | $1,570 | $2,617 | 4/5 | 83.0% | Nonprofit | 0.1 mi |
| Carilion Stonewall Jackson HospitalCarilion Clinic | $1,570 | $2,617 | 3/5 | 75.0% | Nonprofit | 0.1 mi |
| Sentara Halifax Regional HospitalSentara Health | $1,813 | $3,626 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.1 mi |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterCarilion Clinic | $2,044 | $3,407 | 4/5 | 69.0% | Nonprofit | 0.1 mi |
| Carilion Medical CenterCarilion Clinic | $2,044 | $3,407 | 4/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sovah Health Danville | $2,459 | $6,148 | 2/5 | 59.0% | For-profit | 0.1 mi |
| Lewisgale Medical CenterHCA Virginia | $11,774 | $11,774 | 2/5 | 57.0% | For-profit | 0.1 mi |
Common questions
How much does MRI Brain without Contrast cost in Roanoke, VA?
MRI Brain without Contrast costs between $1,570 and $11,774 at 7 facilities near Roanoke, Virginia. The median price is $2,044. The Virginia statewide average is $2,742.
Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Brain without Contrast near Roanoke?
Carilion Giles Community Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,570. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 83.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Roanoke, the lowest-priced facility (Carilion Giles Community Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Lewisgale Medical Center) has a 2-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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for MRI Brain without Contrast near Roanoke is $10,204 — the difference between Carilion Giles Community Hospital ($1,570) and Lewisgale Medical Center ($11,774).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →