Imaging
Breast MRI without and with contrast, one breast cost in California
Breast MRI without and 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 California
From 100 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,728 (most listed prices $553–$3,971).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The bilateral version is 77049. CAD is included in the code and is not billed separately.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Breast MRI without and with contrast, one breast
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 100 providers. Most listed prices: $453–$5,527.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $273
- $273
- $273
- Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionRead only$230Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health TulareMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$74.48est. $273 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$74.48est. $273 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$74.48est. $273 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$78.40est. $277 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionRead only$297
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$106est. $304 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - Willits Hospital IncMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$118est. $316 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hoag Orthopedic InstituteMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$327
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoag Orthopedic Institute price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tri-City Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$361
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tri-City Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$196est. $394 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kaweah Health Mental Health HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$196est. $394 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.