How Much Does a Breast MRI Cost?

Median cash price $505 Most people pay $500–$600
$505 median $0 $800+

Full range $275–$2,475 · Based on cash prices clinics publish · Updated October 2026

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A breast MRI is the most sensitive breast imaging study — used for high-risk screening alongside mammography, to evaluate a finding, or to check implants. The figures above combine one-side (unilateral) and both-sides (bilateral) studies, which is part of why the range is wide: a bilateral study is the bigger scan and typically costs more.

What moves the price of a breast MRI?

  • One side or both. A bilateral breast MRI (standard for high-risk screening) is a larger study than a unilateral one, and is usually priced higher.
  • Contrast. Most diagnostic breast MRIs use contrast — it's how suspicious tissue shows up. Implant-integrity checks can be done without it, and cost less.
  • Where you go. As with every MRI, standalone imaging centers usually charge far less than hospitals for the identical study.

Breast MRI cash prices by U.S. region

Cash prices vary by where you live. Each region is shaded by its median Breast MRI cash price (green = cheaper, blue = pricier); gray regions don't have enough clinics to report yet.

$350 $600 Not enough data

Lowest: Southeast ($350) · Highest: Texas ($600)

Frequently asked questions

Is a breast MRI a replacement for a mammogram?
No — it's usually ordered alongside mammography, most often for people at higher risk or to look closer at a finding. Your doctor will tell you which studies you need; a mammogram is far less expensive.
Do I need a referral for a breast MRI?
Almost always, yes. Centers want the doctor's order so the right protocol (screening, diagnostic, or implant) is used. Each clinic's page shows what's required.
Why is the price range so wide?
The figures combine unilateral and bilateral studies across different facility types. A bilateral study at a hospital sits at the top of the range; a unilateral study at a standalone center sits near the bottom.

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Source: Expected Health — Breast MRI cost

These are self-reported cash (self-pay) prices collected from clinics and standardized to a common procedure so the same scan is compared like-for-like; they may have changed since collection. They are estimates for general guidance, not quotes — you can confirm current pricing by contacting the clinic directly. Insurance pricing differs from cash pricing. This page is not medical or financial advice.