Breast MRI without contrast Cost by Hospital

Breast MRI without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 1622 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,675median cash price · 1622 hospitals, 52 statestypically $377–$4,205 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,113
Cash / self-pay
$1,675
Insurer-negotiated
$465
Medicare pays
$216
$377$4,205
Median cash $1,675  ·  Medicare $216  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,675 — about 7.7× the Medicare rate ($216). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($433).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,113 list price could save about $1,438 (46%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO $252 $255 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Ashland, OH $253 $303 ★ 4/5 139 min 14.4%
Parma Community General Hospital Parma, OH $253 $270 ★ 4/5 225 min 15.8%
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Ravenna, OH $253 $275 ★ 3/5 223 min 15.5%
Lake Health Concord, OH $253 $303 ★ 3/5 165 min 16.5%
Uh Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH $253 $290 ★ 3/5 245 min 16.4%
University Hospitals-Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH $253 $303 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.7%
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Beachwood, OH $253 $303 ★ 3/5 247 min 15.6%
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL $254 $254 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.0%
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Reno, NV $259 $363 ★ 4/5 138 min 14.9%
University of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD $264 — ★ 5/5 — 14.5%
Newton Medical Center Newton, NJ $264 $587 ★ 4/5 169 min 14.7%
McAlester Regional Health Center Mcalester, OK $264 $588 ★ 3/5 147 min 15.0%
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LA $265 $238 — — 14.4%
Landmark Medical Center Woonsocket, RI $266 $267 ★ 2/5 229 min 17.2%
Raleigh General Hospital Beckley, WV $266 $756 ★ 2/5 192 min 15.7%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $268 $251 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Lansdale, PA $275 $224 ★ 3/5 216 min 15.9%
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD $275 $281 ★ 4/5 254 min 13.3%
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus Denville, NJ $276 $345 ★ 2/5 164 min 16.2%
Saint Michael's Medical Center Newark, NJ $276 $318 ★ 4/5 176 min 16.0%
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center Clarksdale, MS $277 $452 ★ 3/5 170 min 15.3%
Delta Health System-the Medical Center Greenville, MS $277 $452 ★ 1/5 283 min 15.0%
Highland Hills Medical Center Senatobia, MS $277 $452 — 126 min 14.7%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $278 $463 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Breast MRI without contrast

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,675; Medicare pays $216.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 14
$175
$62 – $606
Devoted Health 140
$234
$221 – $282
Tricare / VA 268
$237
$167 – $996
Highmark 95
$242
$139 – $520
Amerigroup 115
$242
$147 – $1,452
Medicare 384
$244
$148 – $587
UCare 42
$247
$108 – $587
Humana 684
$251
$148 – $2,019
SelectHealth 38
$257
$197 – $1,252
AmeriHealth 152
$269
$69 – $1,090
Molina Healthcare 389
$277
$126 – $1,136
Centene / Ambetter 564
$286
$136 – $817
UPMC Health Plan 71
$300
$195 – $964
Medicaid 220
$303
$56 – $899
Priority Health 44
$316
$109 – $1,834
HealthPartners 143
$316
$119 – $2,801
Geisinger 54
$316
$94 – $899
Kaiser Permanente 182
$339
$202 – $2,637
Oscar Health 116
$344
$179 – $1,404
Bright Health 35
$352
$310 – $2,077
Harvard Pilgrim 43
$373
$144 – $1,311
UnitedHealthcare 1032
$376
$173 – $1,984
Sanford Health Plan 32
$382
$143 – $2,361
EmblemHealth 55
$387
$286 – $993
Anthem 390
$390
$148 – $1,165
Independent Health 18
$463
$254 – $611
Medica 107
$470
$157 – $2,067
Cigna 793
$543
$232 – $3,401
Aetna 1004
$545
$172 – $3,022
Blue Cross Blue Shield 891
$577
$178 – $2,245
MVP Health Care 58
$587
$125 – $2,157
Health Net 208
$621
$229 – $5,001
Security Health Plan 28
$902
$143 – $2,902
Healthcare Highways 27
$1,118
$398 – $2,916
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 84
$1,153
$304 – $5,856
AvMed 46
$1,156
$337 – $3,534
Coventry 90
$1,614
$233 – $5,639
MultiPlan / PHCS network 552
$2,202
$348 – $5,788

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maine$358
South Dakota$375
Rhode Island$448
Puerto Rico$457
Alabama$566
New Jersey$627

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYPhiladelphia, PASacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CAKansas City, MOMiami, FLNashville, TNRochester, NYSan Diego, CAArlington, TXAurora, COBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHColorado Springs, CO

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1622 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,675, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,113, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $465, a Medicare rate of about $216. Most cash prices fall between $377 and $4,205 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Breast MRI without contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1622 US hospitals is $1,675. Most hospitals fall between $377 and $4,205. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Breast MRI without contrast?
Medicare pays about $216. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Breast MRI without contrast prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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