Imaging
Breast MRI without and with contrast, one breast cost in Louisiana
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 Louisiana
From 27 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana, from 27 providers. Most listed prices: $589–$2,580.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $419
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport$536Hospital · ShreveportEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center$562Hospital · ShreveportEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Hardtner Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$221est. $419 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner LSU Health ShreveportMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$338est. $536 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$364est. $562 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical C price fil · checked Oct 2026 - North Oaks Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$563
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: North Oaks Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$409est. $608 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Francis Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$450est. $648 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main CampusMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$454est. $652 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital - Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Slidell Memorial Hospital- East CampusMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$482est. $680 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Slidell Memorial Hospital- East Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Bernard Parish HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$684
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernard Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $489est. $687 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- St. Tammany Parish HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$498est. $696 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)MRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$528est. $726 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · 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.