Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

TRICARE may cover the following forms of diagnostic radiology when , appropriate, and the standard for care for diagnosis:

  • MRI with or without contrast media
  • Open MRI with or without contrast media
  • Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance
  • Breast MRI to screen for breast cancer in high-risk beneficiaries

TRICARE doesn’t cover MRI to:

  • Confirm implant rupture in symptomatic patients
  • Evaluate breasts before biopsy to differentiate benign from malignant breast disease or to differentiate cysts from solid lesions
Disclaimer:

This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.

Last Updated 1/9/2026