Updated April 2026
MRI of the Brain in Houston typically costs between $1,327 and $4,753, with a median of $1,549 across 10 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 10 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | $1,327 | $176 to $335 | High | View File | |
| Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me | $1,435 | $230 to $2,017 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage | $1,549 | $230 to $2,033 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital | $1,549 | $230 to $2,033 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital | $1,549 | $230 to $2,033 | High | View File | |
| St Lukes Lakeside Hospital | $1,549 | $230 to $2,033 | High | View File | |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | $2,107 | $1,545 to $2,669 | Low | View File | |
| MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGICAL HOSPITAL KINGWOOD | $2,379 | $348 to $4,172 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $4,688 | $366 to $5,939 | High | View File | |
| SUGAR LAND SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP | $4,753 | $176 to $335 | High | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for mri of the brain in the Houston metro area range from $1,327 to $4,753 based on data from 10 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $1,549. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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