Published cash self-pay prices for MRI Brain (CPT 70551) at hospitals in Buffalo, New York — about 1 hour from Hamilton, ON. The local price runs $115 to $3,379, against a US national median of $1,825 — 26% below the national median.
| Hospital | Cash price | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO 818 ELLICOTT STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14203 | $115 | (716) 323-2000 |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO 565 ABBOTT ROAD, BUFFALO, NY 14220 | $300 | (716) 434-9111 |
| SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL 2157 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214 | $300 | (716) 862-1000 |
| ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER 462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215 | $2,677 | (716) 898-3000 |
| ROSWELL PARK COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER 666 ELM STR, BUFFALO, NY 14263 | $3,379 | (716) 845-2300 |
The published self-pay price runs $115 to $3,379 across 5 facilities. The US national median for CPT 70551 is $1,825.
Yes. A self-pay or cash price is the rate a hospital publishes for patients paying directly rather than through a US insurance plan. It does not require US insurance, residency, or citizenship. Confirm the quote and what it includes with the facility before you travel.
Not necessarily. A published price usually covers the facility charge for that specific code. Anaesthesia, the physician's own fee, implants, imaging contrast, and follow-up are often billed separately. Ask the hospital for a written all-in quote for your case.
Provincial plans reimburse out-of-country care only in limited, usually pre-approved circumstances, and typically at their own rates rather than what a US hospital charges. Check with your provincial ministry of health before assuming any reimbursement.
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