Price Checker / CPT 77046
How much does MRI Breast C- Unilateral cost?
CPT 77046 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$320–$640
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,638 is $3,158 over the fair price (about 7.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for MRI Breast C- Unilateral
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin County Regional Hospital GALAX, VA | $11,147 | — | 5131% |
| Logan Regional Medical Center Logan, WV | $4,293 | — | 1915% |
| CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake Turtle Lake, ND | $3,782 | — | 1657% |
| CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison Garrison, ND | $3,782 | — | 1586% |
| Southwest Medical Center LIBERAL, KS | $3,503 | $2,802 | 1544% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $1,256 | — | 489% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge , MD | $745 | — | 250% |
| UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown Queenstown, MD | $597 | — | 180% |
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About MRI Breast C- Unilateral
CPT code 77046 refers to mri breast c- unilateral (billing description: "Mri breast c- unilateral"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $213 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $213 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.