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Breast MRI, One Side, With and Without Contrast

South Carolina rates for HCPCS 77048

This imaging study uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of one breast, first without contrast dye and then again after contrast dye is given through an IV. Comparing the two sets of images helps highlight areas of concern that might not show up as clearly otherwise. It's often used for high-risk cancer screening or to further evaluate an abnormal finding from another imaging test.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Breast MRI, One Side, With and Without Contrast cost?

$355

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $355 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $309 to $479.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $355 · 10th to 90th $288 to $646
$50$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $355

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
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$549.54
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$776.25
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,318.26

Where South Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.7 times more in Wyoming than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Carolina· 44th of 51

$355

WY $871FL $324

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.