Imaging
Breast MRI with contrast, one breast cost in Illinois
Breast MRI with contrast, one breast 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 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $1,401 (most listed prices $238–$5,421).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $311
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $311
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $508
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026 - $525
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook price file · checked Oct 2026 - $525
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale price file · checked Oct 2026 - $552
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Riverside Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,200
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Humboldt Park Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,386
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,491
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carle Eureka Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,491
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carle BroMenn Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,512
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carle Richland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,733
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carle Foundation Hospital 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.