Imaging
MRI breast, one side, with and/or without contrast cost in North Carolina
MRI breast, one side, with and/or without contrast 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 7 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,520 (most listed prices $154–$3,344).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $1,193
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,269
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Pender Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic HospitalMRI breast, one side, with and/or without contrastScan only$1,803
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterMRI breast, one side, with and/or without contrastScan only$1,803
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,803
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,163
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,163
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for MRI breast, one side, with and/or without contrast
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.