Imaging
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion cost in Indiana
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion 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 Indiana
From 62 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $1,740 (most listed prices $719–$4,470).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Used when a marker is placed without a biopsy. MRI-guided biopsy (19085) already includes clip placement and is a different bundle.
Cheapest in Indiana
Total price
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion
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 Indiana, from 62 providers. Most listed prices: $856–$4,076.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $833
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis$833Hospital · IndianapolisEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Parkview Whitley Hospital$847Hospital · Columbia CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $603
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Mooresville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $615
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $716
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $751
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $775
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Michigan City price file · checked Oct 2026 - $793
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Munster price file · checked Oct 2026 - $548est. $833 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $548est. $833 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $563est. $847 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Parkview Whitley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $563est. $847 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Parkview Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $566est. $850 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Parkview LaGrange Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $572est. $856 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Parkview DeKalb Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion
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.