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Gadolinium MRI contrast injection, per 1 mL cost in Illinois
Gadolinium MRI contrast injection, per 1 mL 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 74 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $28 (most listed prices $3.94–$249).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $1.92
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, GADOLINIUM-BASED MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONTRAST AGEN
Source: Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.15
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: gadoteridol 279.3 mg/mL IV Soln 20 mL
Source: West Suburban Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.48
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: Prohance: 5 Vial, Single-Dose In 1 Box (0270-1111-02) / 15 +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2.66
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: Magnevist Gadolinum Contrast 1 Ml Inj
Source: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Services CorporationGadolinium MRI contrast injection, per 1 mLScan only$2.66
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: Magnevist Gadolinum Contrast 1 Ml Inj
Source: MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Service price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $3.04
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, GADOLINIUM-BASED MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONTRAST AGEN
Source: Rush Copley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.22
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: Magnevist Gadolinum Contrast 1 Ml Inj
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3.88
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: INJECTION, GADOLINIUM-BASED MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONTRAST AGEN
Source: Rush University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.95
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: GADODIAMIDE 287 MG/ML IV SOLN [11929]
Source: Hamilton Memorial Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: Hc Omniscan.Vial.287Mg.11-15Ml
Source: University of Chicago Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncGadolinium MRI contrast injection, per 1 mLScan only$5.03
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: INJ GAD-MR1 CONTR ML
Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.40
The radiologist read is billed separately. As listed: HC GADOLINIUM MRI CONTRAST(NOS)/ML
Source: OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center 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.