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Breast MRI, Both Sides

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 77059

This covers a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of both breasts, using a strong magnet and radio waves to create detailed images without X-rays. Contrast dye may be given through an IV to help highlight areas of concern. It is often used for high-risk cancer screening, to further evaluate an abnormal finding, or to check the extent of a known breast condition on both sides.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Breast MRI, Both Sides cost?

$4,365

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $4,365 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2,951 to $4,365.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,951 · 10th to 90th $2,951 to $2,951Professionalmedian $4,365 · 10th to 90th $1,380 to $4,365
$1K$2Kfacility $2,951professional $4,365

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,659.59
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,548.82
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$707.95
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$2,951.21
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$4,365.16

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 144.5 times more in Kansas than in South Carolina. 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.

North Carolina· 5th of 35

$4,365

KS $4,365SC $30.20

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.