How much does a breast MRI cost without insurance?

Across 84 hospitals in 4 metro areas, the published cash price for a breast MRI (both breasts) with and without contrast (CPT 77049) ranges from $351–$14,794. The typical commercial rate insurers negotiated is $1,679.

Hospital files dated January 1, 2026 – September 25, 2026 · Data checked October 2, 2026 · How we read these files · Report an error

Published cash price
$351–$14,794
what 84 hospitals and imaging centers list for a self-pay breast MRI
Typical insured rate
$1,679
median of every commercial plan rate in the files
Lowest insured rate
$238
CIGNA (IFP), Valleywise Health Medical Center

Breast MRI cost by city

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Breast MRI (both breasts) with and without contrast by city
CityPublished cash priceTypical insured rateLowest insured rateHospitals
Houston, TXHCA Healthcare, Harris Health, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, St. Luke's Health$351–$14,794$1,679$35244
Dallas–Fort Worth, TXBaylor Scott & White Health, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center$1,128–$2,083$1,843$36224
Phoenix, AZBanner Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Valleywise Health$418–$1,997$1,280$23822
Austin, TXAscension Seton, Baylor Scott & White Health, CHRISTUS Health$1,876$1,750$31115

Bars use a log scale. The coral bar runs from the lowest to the highest published cash price; the blue dot marks the typical insured rate.

Lowest published cash prices

  1. $351 — Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital (Harris Health)
  2. $351 — Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital (Harris Health)
  3. $418 — Banner Boswell Medical Center (Banner Health)
  4. $421 — Banner Del Webb Medical Center (Banner Health)
  5. $481 — Banner Gateway Medical Center (Banner Health)

What this price covers

These are hospital charges for CPT code 77049. Doctors who are not hospital employees — for imaging, usually the radiologist — can bill separately. Before you schedule, ask for a Good Faith Estimate: if you are uninsured, federal law entitles you to one in writing. Methodology.

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