Imaging
MRI-guided breast marker (clip) placement, first lesion cost in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
From 54 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin, from 54 providers. Most listed prices: $884–$3,798.
Cheapest totals nearby
- HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital$599Hospital · Oconto FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center$599Hospital · Green BayEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital$599Hospital · SheboyganEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $314est. $599 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $314est. $599 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $314est. $599 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $314est. $599 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: HSHS St. Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $543est. $827 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $833
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $576est. $860 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bellin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $901
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Monroe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $653est. $938 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du LacBreast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesionScan only$653est. $938 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac price file · checked Oct 2026 - $653est. $938 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook CampusBreast marker placement, MRI-guided, first lesionScan only$833est. $1,118 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.