Price Comparison Report
MRI Brain with and without Contrast
Charlotte, NC · 6 facilities · CPT 70553 · May 30, 2026
Summary
6 facilities within 25 miles of Charlotte publish prices for MRI Brain with and without Contrast. Cash prices range from $2,518 to $2,518 — a 1.0x difference for an identical procedure. The North Carolina average is $3,897.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, VA · Novant Health · 0.0 mi
Lowest price among hospitals rated 4 stars or above. Patient satisfaction: 65%. Cash price of $2,518 is below the statewide average of $3,897.
All facilities ranked by price
Complete facility data
| # | Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Markup | CMS Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health Charlotte, NC · 0.0 mi | $2,518 | $5,036 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit |
| 2 | Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health Salisbury, NC · 0.3 mi | $2,518 | $5,036 | 2.0x | 2/5 | 63.0% | Nonprofit |
| 3 | Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health Charlotte, NC · 0.0 mi | $2,518 | $5,036 | 2.0x | — | 80.0% | Nonprofit |
| 4 | Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health Charlotte, NC · 0.0 mi | — | — | — | 4/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit |
| 5 | Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health Matthews, NC · 0.3 mi | — | — | — | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit |
| 6 | Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health Huntersville, NC · 0.3 mi | — | — | — | 4/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit |
Insurance negotiated rates by facility
The rates below are what each insurer has contractually agreed to pay this hospital for MRI Brain with and without Contrast. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible status and copay structure.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Cash: $2,518| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Plans | $339 | -$2,179 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 | -$2,170 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 | -$2,169 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 | -$2,162 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 | -$1,809 |
37 additional plans not shown.
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Cash: $2,518| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Plans | $339 | -$2,179 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 | -$2,170 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 | -$2,169 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 | -$2,162 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 | -$1,809 |
38 additional plans not shown.
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
Cash: $2,518| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Plans | $339 | -$2,179 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 | -$2,179 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 | -$2,170 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 | -$2,169 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 | -$2,162 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 | -$1,890 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 | -$1,809 |
37 additional plans not shown.
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
Cash: N/A| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Plans | $339 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 |
9 additional plans not shown.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Cash: N/A| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Plans | $339 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 |
9 additional plans not shown.
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Cash: N/A| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | Blue Medicare | $339 |
| Humana | Medicare | $339 |
| Pace of the Southern Piedmont | All Payer | $339 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Medicare | $339 |
| Aetna | Medicare | $348 |
| Cigna | HealthSpring | $349 |
| Liberty Health | Medicare HMO | $356 |
| Anthem | Advantage65 | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueCare | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueMedicare PPO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueSelect | $628 |
| Anthem | HMO | $628 |
| Anthem | BlueOptions | $709 |
9 additional plans not shown.
Before you call
The data in this report is from each hospital's publicly filed prices. Here's how to use it.
Confirm the price
Call the hospital's billing department and ask for a price estimate or Good Faith Estimate for MRI Brain with and without Contrast (CPT 70553). Under federal law, they must provide this. Compare it to the published price in this report.
Ask about cash pay
If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay rate. At many hospitals, the cash price is lower than the insurance-negotiated rate. You can see this in the insurance table above — some negotiated rates exceed the cash price.
Compare before you schedule
You are not required to use the facility your doctor referred you to. You can request a referral to any in-network facility. The same procedure, same quality — sometimes at a fraction of the price.
Ask about financial help
Most nonprofit hospitals in Virginia offer financial assistance to patients based on household income. This is separate from insurance — even insured patients can qualify. Ask billing for their Financial Assistance Policy.
Financial assistance by facility
Nonprofit hospitals are legally required to have financial assistance programs. Below is what we know about each facility's charitable care.
| Facility | Status | Charity Care Provided | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Health Matthews Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
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Data sources
Published machine-readable files, required under CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180)
CMS Hospital Compare, updated quarterly
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)
CMS Cost Reports (charity care, revenue) and IRS 990 filings (officer compensation)
This report is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Every price shown is a price a hospital published — not an estimate. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible status, and clinical circumstances. Consult your healthcare provider and insurer before making decisions.