Imaging
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion cost in New York
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 New York
From 50 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
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 New York
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 New York, from 50 providers. Most listed prices: $559–$5,234.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $405
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center$417Hospital · Niagara FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $488
- $76.56Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $139
- $207Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $207Source: Saratoga Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $121est. $405 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $133est. $417 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203est. $488 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Oswego Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $217est. $501 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ellis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $275est. $559 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $275est. $559 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $275est. $559 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $289est. $573 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Samaritan Medical Center 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.