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Chest MRI With Contrast

California rates for HCPCS 71551

A magnetic resonance scan of the chest performed after contrast dye is given through a vein, using magnets and radio waves rather than X-rays. The dye highlights blood vessels, lymph nodes and abnormal tissue, helping tell a mass apart from surrounding normal structures. It is used to assess lumps, enlarged glands and other abnormalities in the chest.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $513 · 10th to 90th $141 to $525Professionalmedian $102 · 10th to 90th $68 to $186
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $513professional $102

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$123.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$204.17
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$524.81
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18