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MRI of the Brain: Kaiser Foundation Hospital vs University Of California in Sacramento

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Sacramento charges $873 for MRI of the Brain. University Of California Davis Medical Center charges $154, a 82% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 3 and 25 payer rates. University Of California Davis Medical Center is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: MRI of the Brain pricing

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Sacramento

$873
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
Moderate confidence
3 payer rates

Source: Kaiser Foundation Hospital Sacramento machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

University Of California Davis Medical Center

$154
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
High confidence
25 payer rates

Source: University Of California Davis Medical Center machine-readable file , updated Jun 2026.

Based on 28 price points

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Methodology and data sources

Based on 28 price points across Kaiser Foundation Hospital Sacramento and University Of California Davis Medical Center, 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.

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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.