Imaging
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 26 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, from 26 providers. Most listed prices: $1,150–$2,340.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $942
- Iredell Memorial Hospital$993Hospital · StatesvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,150
- $658est. $942 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Peak Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $709est. $993 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $866est. $1,150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $866est. $1,150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $866est. $1,150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $866est. $1,150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $866est. $1,150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $945est. $1,229 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookBreast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesionScan only$945est. $1,229 total
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 - $1,336
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,520
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Wayne Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,592
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rex 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.