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MRI Brain Cost in Indiana (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a mri brain cost in Indiana?

A typical mri brain in Indiana costs $334–$820 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 65 hospitals is $435. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Where mri brain costs vary in Indiana

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Cheapest MRI Brain Providers in Indiana

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Central Indiana Health System Cardiac Services, Inc. IN $109 -$326
2 St. Mary's Health, Inc. IN $109 -$326
3 St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc. IN $109 -$326
4 Endo Surgery Center IN $109 -$326
5 Naab Road Surgery Center IN $109 -$326
6 St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc. IN $109 -$326
7 Carmel AmbSurg IN $109 -$326
8 St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc. IN $109 -$326

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • Central Indiana Health System Cardiac Services, Inc. is the lowest-cost option at $109 - $326 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $435, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.

How where you go changes what you pay for mri brain

The same mri brain bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$404–$4,851
  • Facility fee $104–$3,551
  • Professional fee $300–$1,300

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$404–$11,013
  • Facility fee $104–$9,713
  • Professional fee $300–$1,300

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Independent Imaging Center
$355–$811
  • technical_component $232–$483
  • professional_interpretation $123–$328

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Indiana has one of the most concentrated hospital markets in the Midwest, which the FTC has previously flagged as insufficiently competitive. Indiana University Health and Ascension St. Vincent hold significant combined market share in Indianapolis. The lack of robust competition is reflected in commercial reimbursement rates that run above the Midwest average. Brain MRI pricing follows the same site-of-service pattern as other MRI, with hospital outpatient rates running 4–8× higher than freestanding imaging centers for an identical scan. With-contrast protocols (typically ordered for lesion characterization or post-treatment surveillance) carry a higher CPT code and higher price than non-contrast studies. If ordered as a non-urgent outpatient study, scheduling at a freestanding imaging center is the single most effective way to reduce cost.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (15) report prices above $1,660, including Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital Louisville LLC at $3,852, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $252 versus $582 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$557
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$111
Out-of-network provider $1,225+

Frequently asked questions: MRI Brain costs in Indiana

How much does an MRI Brain cost in Indiana?

Across 65 Indiana hospitals that publish prices, an MRI Brain ranges from $104 to $10,812, with a median of $435. Most facilities fall between $148 and $650. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an MRI Brain in Indiana?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Indiana data is Naab Road Surgery Center at about $104. By metro, Logansport has the lowest median ($207). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an MRI Brain so much cheaper at some Indiana hospitals?

Prices vary up to 104× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Indiana, the median cash (self-pay) price is $435 versus a median negotiated rate of $186 - about 2.3× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an MRI Brain in Indiana?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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Other Indiana Hospitals for MRI Brain

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Indiana. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2607242145 		DECATUR, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ADAMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2607242145 		DECATUR, IN Rural Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
2199231263 		HIGHLAND, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ARNETT-CLARIAN HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
7654488222 		LAFAYETTE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7657512702 		MUNCIE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC.
8129495500 		NEW ALBANY, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
BLUFFTON HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
2608243500 		BLUFFTON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
BOARD OF TRUSTEE OF HOWARD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
7654538555 		KOKOMO, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CAMERON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
2606652141 		ANGOLA, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CANCER CARE PARTNERS, LLC
5742047300 		MISHAWAKA, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CAREBRIDGE PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
5132183454 		GUILFORD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CENTRAL INDIANA-AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC
7657515253 		MUNCIE, IN Long Term Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
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CLARIAN HEALTH NETWORK
3172740212 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CLARIAN HEALTH PARTNERS
7657553231 		SPRINGPORT, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
CLARIAN NORTH MEDICAL CENTER
3176882150 		CARMEL, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		HANOVER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		AVON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		LAWRENCEBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
3176218500 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC
3176216262 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC
3173551411 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CARE COORDINATION
7652984242 		ANDERSON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANDERSON & MADISON COUNTY, INC
7652983300 		ANDERSON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF INDIANAPOLIS
3126215494 		WESTFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF LAGRANGE COUNTY, INC.
2604632143 		LAGRANGE, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PREGNANCY PLUS
7652984242 		ANDERSON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH, INC.
3178877000 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WESTFIELD, INC.
8007777775 		WESTFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL
8122542760 		WASHINGTON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL
8122542760 		WASHINGTON, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC
8128424200 		NEWBURGH, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEACONESS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
8129962345 		JASPER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEACONESS WOMEN'S HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, LLC
8128424200 		NEWBURGH, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL
8125378208 		LAWRENCEBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL
8125378303 		LAWRENCEBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL
8125378138 		LAWRENCEBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL WOUNDCARE
8125378303 		LAWRENCEBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DECATUR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
8126626119 		GREENSBURG, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DECATUR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
8126634331 		GREENSBURG, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEKALB HEALTH
2609202632 		AUBURN, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
2604265431 		FORT WAYNE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
DUPONT HOSPITAL LLC
2604163000 		FORT WAYNE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC.
5742963338 		ELKHART, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ESKENAZI HEALTH
3178800000 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION
3176396671 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FAYETTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC.
7658255131 		CONNERSVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE
2193225747 		DYER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN BEACON HOSPITAL, LLC
2195756700 		LA PORTE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH CRAWFORDSVILLE
7653622800 		CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER & HAMMOND
2199322300 		HAMMOND, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS
3175286528 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
7654236011 		LAFAYETTE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
7655024000 		LAFAYETTE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
7654477460 		LAFAYETTE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY
2198771033 		MICHIGAN CITY, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH MUNSTER
2199224200 		MUNSTER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH RENSSELAER, INC.
2198665141 		RENSSELAER, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH RENSSELAER, INC.
2199564000 		WHEATFIELD, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH RENSSELAER, INC.
2198665141 		RENSSELAER, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN HEALTH-CARMEL
3175285000 		CARMEL, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, LLC
2199241300 		MUNSTER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN ST. FRANCIS HEALTH
3177873311 		BEECH GROVE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
FRANCISCAN ST. FRANCIS HEALTH
3177838133 		BEECH GROVE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
GIBSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
8123859221 		PRINCETON, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
GIBSON GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
8123874444 		PRINCETON, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
8128825220 		VINCENNES, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
8128825220 		VINCENNES, IN Rural Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
GOSHEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
5745332141 		GOSHEN, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HAMILTION INPATIENT PHYSICIANS, LLC
3177730760 		NOBLESVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3174776560 		GREENFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3174684888 		GREENFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3174625544 		GREENFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3173356907 		MCCORDSVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3174625544 		GREENFIELD, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL
8127387865 		CORYDON, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEALTH & HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY
3176396671 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEALTH & HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY
3176396671 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION
3176307646 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY
3175412921 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEALTHCARE RESOURCE SOLUTIONS, LLC
8124506815 		EVANSVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HEARTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LLC
2199224200 		MUNSTER, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL
3177454451 		DANVILLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL
3178375570 		BROWNSBURG, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
7655211366 		NEW CASTLE, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
HIND GENERAL HOSPITAL, LLC
2199473030 		HOBART, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA CLINIC
3179625148 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA CLINIC
3179623344 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA HEART HOSPITAL, LLC
3176218000 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA SPINE HOSPITAL, LLC
3177952000 		CARMEL, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERITY
3176564260 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
3179623525 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
3172734966 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN Children's Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
3176306857 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
3179484949 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN Children's Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH FRANKFORT INC
7656563000 		FRANKFORT, IN Critical Access Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INC
3172748244 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN Children's Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INC
3179625555 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN General Acute Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INC.
3172783662 		INDIANAPOLIS, IN Long Term Care Hospital $404–$4,851 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same mri brain - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

With vs. without contrast

Which type your doctor orders for this mri brain changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard mri brain with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.

This is shoppable

MRI Brain is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for mri brain before you schedule.

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