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MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion cost in Michigan

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 Michigan

$2,015Typical
$1,097 – $2,742Most listed prices

From 40 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.

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 Michigan

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.

$828Lowest est. total
$2,015Typical
$2,755Highest

In Michigan, from 40 providers. Most listed prices: $1,097–$2,742.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson
    Hospital · Carson City, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $123
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton
    Hospital · Saint Johns, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $123
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton
    Hospital · Charlotte, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $123
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia
    Hospital · Ionia, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $123
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing
    Hospital · Lansing, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $123
    Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
    Hospital · Jackson, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $146
  7. Henry Ford Hospital
    Hospital · Detroit, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $153

    +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  8. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
    Hospital · Clinton Township, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $153
  9. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital:
    Hospital · Wyandotte, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $153
  10. University of Michigan Health
    Hospital · Ann Arbor, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Read only
    $300
    Source: University of Michigan Health price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. University of Michigan Health – West
    Hospital · Wyoming, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Scan only
    $544est. $828 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: University of Michigan Health – West price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Memorial Healthcare
    Hospital · Owosso, MI
    Breast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesion
    Scan only
    $553est. $837 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Memorial Healthcare 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.