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MRI of the Brain: GOOD SAMARITAN vs Mercy Hospital - in Bakersfield

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL charges $675 for MRI of the Brain. Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield charges $4,501, a 85% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 28 and 0 payer rates. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: MRI of the Brain pricing

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

$675
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
High confidence
28 payer rates

Source: GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL machine-readable file , updated Jun 2026.

Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield

$4,501
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
Low confidence
0 payer rates

Source: Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Based on cash and payer rates

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Methodology and data sources

Based on cash and payer rates across GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL and Mercy Hospital - Bakersfield, updated 2026-04-18. Every price comes from each hospital's federally mandated price transparency file under 45 CFR Part 180. See the full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

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Prices shown are sourced from publicly available hospital pricing files required by federal law (45 CFR Part 180). Actual costs may vary based on your insurance plan, specific diagnosis, treatment complexity, and other factors. ProcedureRadar does not provide medical advice. This information is for comparison purposes only. Contact the hospital or your insurance provider for a personalized cost estimate.