Imaging
Breast MRI with contrast, both breasts cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,994 (most listed prices $461–$6,123).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $602
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $899
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookBreast MRI with contrast, both breastsScan only$899
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - Wake price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,027
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Montgomery Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,027
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Moore Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalBreast MRI with contrast, both breastsScan only$1,073
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,560
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,471
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $2,496
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harris Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,497
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,497
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,497
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center 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.