Imaging
Breast MRI with contrast, both breasts cost in Illinois
Breast MRI with contrast, both breasts is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $1,994 (most listed prices $461–$6,123).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $626
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $763
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Riverside Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $883
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS Holy Family Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,206
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Humboldt Park Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,211
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,682
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University of Chicago Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,020
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,330
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,527
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,527
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.