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MRI of the Brain: Red Bay vs Shoals in Birmingham

Red Bay Hospital charges $128 for MRI of the Brain. Shoals Hospital charges $197, a 35% gap. Both report transparency-file data within the past 2 months, with 23 and 25 payer rates. Red Bay Hospital is the lower-cost option for cash payers.

Head-to-head: MRI of the Brain pricing

Red Bay Hospital

$128
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
High confidence
23 payer rates

Source: Red Bay Hospital machine-readable file , updated May 2026.

Shoals Hospital

$197
Cash Price for MRI of the Brain
High confidence
25 payer rates

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

Based on 48 price points

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Methodology and data sources

Based on 48 price points across Red Bay Hospital and Shoals Hospital, 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.