Imaging
Breast MRI without and with contrast, one breast cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 53 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, from 53 providers. Most listed prices: $710–$4,678.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $498
- $678
- Bladen County Hospital$678Hospital · ElizabethtownEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Granville Health SystemMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$300est. $498 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Betsy Johnson HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$480est. $678 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bladen County HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$480est. $678 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$480est. $678 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highsmith-Rainey Specialty HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$480est. $678 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $480est. $678 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - nashgeneralhospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$715
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: nashgeneralhospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - WakeMed Cary HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$745
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$745
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 - Caldwell Memorial HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$803
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Alamance Regional Medical CenterMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$638est. $837 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Annie Penn HospitalMRI of one breast without and with contrast, with computer-aided detectionScan only$638est. $837 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn 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.