MRI Cost in Daytona Beach-Deltona, FL

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves, rather than radiation, to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body's internal structures. During the exam, the person lies on a table that slides into a tube-shaped scanner while the machine captures a series of images. The scans in this comparison are performed without contrast dye. The facility fee covers the hospital's scanner, the room, and technologist staff, and it does not include the physician who interprets the images. Prices come from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files. Two billing codes are covered: HCPCS 70551 (MRI Brain Without Contrast) and HCPCS 72148 (MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast).

Data last accessed by us: 2026-10-15 · Newest hospital file date among hospitals below: 2026-08-05

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This hospital's pricing file has not been updated since 2026-04-01 (197 days ago). Prices may not reflect current charges. Contact the hospital directly for current pricing.

Scope note: These are hospital facility fees only. Standalone imaging centers (not hospitals) often charge significantly less for outpatient imaging but are not covered by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, so they are not included in this data. We currently track only hospital-published prices.

MRI Brain Without Contrast (HCPCS 70551)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
AdventHealth Daytona Beach *	$5,130.95	$5,130.95 *	$236.71	$714.21	Schedule →
AdventHealth Deland *	$6,014.39	$6,014.39 *	$236.71	$709.48	Schedule →
AdventHealth Fish Memorial *	$6,197.91	$6,197.91 *	$236.71	$703.69	Schedule →
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach *	$4,290.74	$4,290.74 *	$236.71	$695.86	Schedule →
AdventHealth Palm Coast *	$4,395.32	$4,395.32 *	$236.71	$703.89	Schedule →
AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway *	$4,395.32	$4,395.32 *	$236.71	$703.89	Schedule →
Halifax Health Daytona Beach	$5,665	$4,532	$150.64	$5,381.75	Schedule →
Halifax Health Deltona	$5,665	$4,532	$150.64	$5,381.75	Schedule →

* Hospitals marked with * publish cash prices equal to their gross charges, meaning no separate self-pay discount appears in their transparency file. The insured rates shown are negotiated rates between the hospital and specific insurance plans. Uninsured patients may be able to negotiate lower rates by contacting the hospital directly.

MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast (HCPCS 72148)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
AdventHealth Daytona Beach *	$6,158.95	$6,158.95 *	$236.71	$714.21	Schedule →
AdventHealth Deland *	$6,313.43	$6,313.43 *	$236.71	$709.48	Schedule →
AdventHealth Fish Memorial *	$6,069.16	$6,069.16 *	$236.71	$703.69	Schedule →
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach *	$5,702.40	$5,702.40 *	$236.71	$695.86	Schedule →
AdventHealth Palm Coast *	$5,578.79	$5,578.79 *	$236.71	$703.89	Schedule →
AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway *	$5,578.79	$5,578.79 *	$236.71	$703.89	Schedule →
Halifax Health Daytona Beach	$5,590	$4,472	$150.64	$5,310.50	Schedule →
Halifax Health Deltona	$5,590	$4,472	$150.64	$5,310.50	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns The gross charge is the hospital's full list price, also called the chargemaster rate. The cash price is what an uninsured, self-pay patient is quoted. The insured range shows the lowest and highest negotiated rates between the hospital and insurance plans. For code 70551, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach lists a gross charge and cash price of $4,290.74, with an insured range of $236.71 to $695.86. Halifax Health lists a gross charge of $5,665 but a cash price of $4,532, which is 80% of gross. Halifax has the larger percentage discount, yet its cash price is still $241.26 above the New Smyrna Beach cash price because it starts from a higher gross charge. Patients on high-deductible plans who have not met their deductible owe the negotiated rate, not the gross charge. Differences between the billing codes Code 70551 covers imaging of the brain, and code 72148 covers imaging of the lumbar spine. Both are performed without contrast. At Halifax Health, the lumbar spine scan has a cash price of $4,472, which is $60 below the $4,532 brain scan. At AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, the lumbar spine scan is $5,702.40 versus $4,290.74 for the brain scan, a difference of $1,411.66. At AdventHealth Palm Coast, the lumbar spine scan is $5,578.79 versus $4,395.32, a difference of $1,183.47.

Why MRI Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures Gross charges for these scans range from $4,290.74 to $6,313.43, a gap of $2,022.69. Cash prices span the same endpoints, since most AdventHealth locations set cash equal to gross. The lowest cash price is $4,290.74 at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach and the highest is $6,313.43 at AdventHealth Deland. The two Halifax Health hospitals apply a discount of about 20% to their gross charges, lowering cash prices to $4,472 and $4,532. The AdventHealth hospitals in this dataset list cash prices at 100% of gross, so no discount is applied. Facility type and alternatives Hospital-based outpatient departments, including those affiliated with academic medical centers, often carry higher overhead than other facility types, and that overhead can be reflected in chargemaster rates. Freestanding imaging centers and outpatient facilities are not included in this dataset and may price the same codes differently. Within this dataset, cash prices for the two codes range from $4,290.74 to $6,313.43, and the specific hospital and billing code account for the variation.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your MRI cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $4,290.74 to $6,313.43 (including hospitals that publish cash equal to gross charge, marked with * in the table). The lowest insured rate in the price table is $150.64 (Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach). Insured rates depend on the plan, and the lowest are often Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Advantage plans, so they may not reflect what a commercial or marketplace plan pays. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for MRI in Daytona Beach-Deltona

How much does each insurance company pay for mri at Daytona Beach-Deltona hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Humana	$150.64	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$259.13	7
UnitedHealthcare	$150.64	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$580.78	8
Aetna	$158.17	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$662.59	8
Simply Healthcare	$158.17	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$264.12	8
Florida Health Care Plans	$236.71	AdventHealth Daytona Beach	$1,937.43	8
Florida Blue	$249.17	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$256.64	8
Cigna	$249.17	Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach	$675.95	8
Health First	$249.17	AdventHealth Daytona Beach	$249.17	5

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Daytona Beach-Deltona hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for MRI Brain Without Contrast (HCPCS 70551) at Halifax Health Daytona Beach, outpatient facility fee:

MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551), Halifax Health Daytona Beach Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
COVENTRY	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
FLORIDA MEDICAID	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
HCRA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
HUMANA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
MOLINA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
UHC AMERICHOICE	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
COVENTRY	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
FLORIDA MEDICAID	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
HCRA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
HUMANA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
MOLINA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
UHC AMERICHOICE	MANAGED MEDICAID	$150.64
WEST VOLUSIA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$153.86
WEST VOLUSIA	MANAGED MEDICAID	$153.86
AETNA BETTER HEALTH	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
AETNA BETTER HEALTH	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	MANAGED MEDICAID	$158.17
CARESOURCE NETWORK	PCP	$165.70
CARESOURCE NETWORK	PCP	$165.70
EMBS	PPO	$211.79
EMBS	PPO	$211.79
TRICARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$225.57
TRICARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$225.57
HUMANA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$241.69
HUMANA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$241.69
COVENTRY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$242.63
FREEDOM HEALTH	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$242.63
COVENTRY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$242.63
FREEDOM HEALTH	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$242.63
AETNA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
AMERICAS CHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
BLUE CROSS	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
DIVISION OF THE BLIND	ALL PRODUCTS	$249.17
MEDICARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
OPTUM	VACCN	$249.17
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
UNITED HEALTHCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
WELLCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
AETNA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
AMERICAS CHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
BLUE CROSS	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
DIVISION OF THE BLIND	ALL PRODUCTS	$249.17
MEDICARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
OPTUM	VACCN	$249.17
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
UNITED HEALTHCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
WELLCARE	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$249.17
DEVOTED HEALTH	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$252.34
DEVOTED HEALTH	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$252.34
MOLINA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$254.15
MOLINA	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$254.15
INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
LONGEVITY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
PRIME HEALTH SERVICES	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
LONGEVITY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
PRIME HEALTH SERVICES	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$261.63
CLEAR SPRING HEALTH OF FL	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$264.47
CLEAR SPRING HEALTH OF FL	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$264.47
HUMANA	ALL PRODUCTS	$495.84
HUMANA	ALL PRODUCTS	$495.84
EMPLOYERS HEALTH NETWORK	ALL PRODUCTS	$498.33
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	AMBETTER	$498.33
EMPLOYERS HEALTH NETWORK	ALL PRODUCTS	$498.33
SUNSHINE STATE HEALTH PLAN	AMBETTER	$498.33
FHCP	ALL PRODUCTS	$503.32
FHCP	ALL PRODUCTS	$503.32
CENTIVO	ALL PRODUCTS	$535.71
CENTIVO	ALL PRODUCTS	$535.71
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$540.69
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$540.69
CLAIMDOC	ALL PRODUCTS	$545.93
CLAIMDOC	ALL PRODUCTS	$545.93
AETNA	EXCHANGE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT	$560.63
AETNA	EXCHANGE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT	$560.63
OSCAR	ALL PRODUCTS	$573.08
OSCAR	ALL PRODUCTS	$573.08
FHCP	Managed Medicare	$1,631.52
FHCP	Managed Medicare	$1,631.52
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE - HECN	HMO	$1,937.43
FLORIDA HEALTHCARE - HECN	HMO	$1,937.43
BLUE CROSS	BSL	$2,042.28
BLUE CROSS	BSL	$2,042.28
BLUE CROSS	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,102.02
BLUE CROSS	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,102.02
BLUE CROSS	BLUE OPTIONS	$2,288.70
BLUE CROSS	BLUE OPTIONS	$2,288.70
BLUE CROSS	PPO	$2,333.50
BLUE CROSS	PPO	$2,333.50
BLUE CROSS	NWB	$2,355.90
BLUE CROSS	NWB	$2,355.90
BLUE CROSS	PHS	$2,482.84
BLUE CROSS	PHS	$2,482.84
AVMED	STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYERS	$2,605.90
AVMED	STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYERS	$2,605.90
AETNA	Coventry	$2,628.56
AETNA	Coventry	$2,628.56
UNITED HEALTHCARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,662.55
UNITED HEALTHCARE	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,662.55
AVMED	HMO	$2,832.50
COUNTY OF VOLUSIA CORRECTIONS	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,832.50
AVMED	HMO	$2,832.50
COUNTY OF VOLUSIA CORRECTIONS	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,832.50
VOLUSIA COUNTY EMPLOYEE	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,889.15
VOLUSIA COUNTY EMPLOYEE	ALL PRODUCTS	$2,889.15
UHC NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH	HMO	$3,115.75
UHC NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH	HMO	$3,115.75
AETNA	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,342.35
AETNA	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,342.35
A&G ADMIN	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,399
AETNA	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,399
PRIME HEALTH SERVICES	EPO	$3,399
UNITED HEALTHCARE	OPTIONS PPO	$3,399
VOLUSIA	EPO	$3,399
A&G ADMIN	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,399
AETNA	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,399
PRIME HEALTH SERVICES	EPO	$3,399
UNITED HEALTHCARE	OPTIONS PPO	$3,399
VOLUSIA	EPO	$3,399
COVENTRY	LEASED NETWORK	$3,580.28
COVENTRY	LEASED NETWORK	$3,580.28
SIM PLAN PAY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$3,682.25
SIM PLAN PAY	MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	$3,682.25
HRGI	NETWORK	$3,965.50
PLOTKIN CONSULTING	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,965.50
VOLUSIA	PPO	$3,965.50
HRGI	NETWORK	$3,965.50
PLOTKIN CONSULTING	ALL PRODUCTS	$3,965.50
VOLUSIA	PPO	$3,965.50
EVOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL	PPO	$4,248.75
EVOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL	PPO	$4,248.75
SUMMIT AMERICA	ALL PRODUCTS	$4,532
SUMMIT AMERICA	ALL PRODUCTS	$4,532
AMERICAS CHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK	PPO	$5,098.50
INTEGRATED HEALTH PLAN	ALL PRODUCTS	$5,098.50
MULTIPLAN	ALL PRODUCTS	$5,098.50
AMERICAS CHOICE PROVIDER NETWORK	PPO	$5,098.50
INTEGRATED HEALTH PLAN	ALL PRODUCTS	$5,098.50
MULTIPLAN	ALL PRODUCTS	$5,098.50
THREE RIVERS	PPO	$5,381.75
THREE RIVERS	PPO	$5,381.75

Key finding: Halifax Health's Medicaid managed care plans pay $150.64 for the brain MRI, while Three Rivers PPO pays $5,381.75 at the same hospital, a difference of 36 times.

What to Do With These MRI Prices

Pin down the order before you call. Ask the ordering office for the exact CPT code. This page lists 70551 (brain, without contrast) and 72148 (lumbar spine, without contrast). Contrast changes the billing code, so confirm whether your order is with or without it. Then ask the hospital's billing office for its cash or self-pay price for that code, plus an itemized estimate.

Measure a quote against these rows. Six of the eight hospitals here publish a cash price identical to the gross charge, such as $5,130.95 for 70551 at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, while its highest insured rate is $714.21. At 12 of the 16 rows, the cash price sits above every insured rate at that hospital. Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach is different: it lists $4,532 cash for 70551, below its gross charge. If a quote matches the gross charge, you can ask whether a different price exists.

The figures on this page are the hospital's technical (facility) charge only.
The radiologist who reads your images usually bills separately, so ask for that bill or estimate too.
Check whether the codes and contrast status on any bill match what was ordered.

Gaps and limits on this page. Every row here has a published cash price and a gross charge, so no $0 or blank values need reading as missing data. Outpatient and freestanding imaging centers are not in this dataset and may price differently, so a quote from one is not directly comparable to these rows.

Financial assistance and discounts. Nonprofit hospitals are required to publish a financial assistance policy, and the billing office can send it with an application. Some hospitals also offer prompt-pay or self-pay discounts; these vary by hospital and are not included in this data. If you are uninsured or not using insurance for scheduled care, you can ask the provider for a good faith estimate before the appointment.

General information about using published prices, not medical, legal or financial advice. Confirm your own cost with the hospital and your insurer. Our methodology · Medical Disclaimer

What Patients Ask About MRI Costs

How much does a mri cost without insurance in Daytona Beach-Deltona?

Cash prices in the Daytona Beach-Deltona area range from $4,290.74 to $6,313.43. For the brain MRI (code 70551), prices run from $4,290.74 at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach to $6,197.91 at AdventHealth Fish Memorial. For the lumbar spine MRI (code 72148), prices run from $4,472 at both Halifax Health hospitals to $6,313.43 at AdventHealth Deland. Halifax Health quotes $4,532 for the brain scan and $4,472 for the lumbar scan. These figures are facility fees only. Physician and professional fees, such as the radiologist who interprets the images, are billed separately.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge, or chargemaster price, is a hospital's standard list price before any negotiated rates or discounts. Almost no one pays it. Insurers negotiate far lower rates, and self-pay patients are typically offered a cash price. At Halifax Health, the cash price is 80% of gross: $4,472 against $5,590 for the lumbar scan, and $4,532 against $5,665 for the brain scan. The AdventHealth hospitals in this dataset list cash at 100% of gross. Halifax Health's larger percentage discount still leaves its brain scan cash price of $4,532 above AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach's $4,290.74, because its starting gross charge is higher.

Does insurance cover a mri?

Coverage depends on your specific plan and on whether the insurer considers the scan medically necessary. Many plans require prior authorization for non-emergency MRI scans. Negotiated rates vary widely: for the brain MRI, the lowest rate in the data is $150.64 and the highest is $5,381.75, across 399 payer rates. For the lumbar spine MRI, rates run from $150.64 to $5,310.50 across 252 payer rates. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you owe the negotiated rate for your plan, not the gross charge. Your insurer can confirm your plan's rate and authorization requirements.

Are there additional fees beyond the mri facility charge?

Yes. The prices listed are facility fees, which cover the hospital's scanner, room, and technologist staff. A radiologist's reading fee, which covers interpreting the images and writing the report, is billed separately by the physician or radiology group. Other professional services may also be billed separately. If a scan is performed in the emergency department, a separate emergency room facility fee applies in addition to the imaging charges. The data does not include dollar amounts for these additional fees, so they are not reflected in the prices shown.

What is the cash price for an MRI brain at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach?

The page lists a cash price of $4,532 for MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551) at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, against a gross charge of $5,665. The cash price is 80% of gross. These are facility charges only, and professional fees such as a radiologist's reading are not included.

What is the lowest and highest cash price for an MRI in Daytona Beach and Deltona?

Across all 8 hospitals and 16 price rows, cash prices run from $4,290.74 at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (70551) to $6,313.43 at AdventHealth Deland (72148). Every row has a published cash price, and none is missing. These are facility charges only and do not include separate physician or radiologist fees.

Do AdventHealth hospitals in Daytona Beach offer a discount on self-pay MRI prices?

Not in the published data. AdventHealth Daytona Beach lists a cash price of $5,130.95 for MRI Brain Without Contrast (70551), identical to its gross charge, so no self-pay discount is published. Six of the 8 hospitals on this page publish cash equal to gross. The figure is a facility charge only.

What is the difference between CPT 70551 and 72148 prices at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach?

CPT 70551 is MRI Brain Without Contrast and 72148 is MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast. At Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, 70551 shows a cash price of $4,532 and 72148 shows $4,472. Both are 80% of gross, and both are facility charges only, not including separate professional fees.

How much does UnitedHealthcare pay for an MRI at Daytona Beach and Deltona hospitals?

UnitedHealthcare rates on this page run from $150.64 at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach to $580.78 at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, covering 8 hospitals. The highest is about 4x the lowest. These are facility rates only, and the page does not show what any individual patient would owe.

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