3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) Cost by Hospital

3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2071 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$77median cash price · 2071 hospitals, 52 statestypically $29–$236 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.5× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$132
Cash / self-pay
$77
Insurer-negotiated
$63
Medicare pays
$51
$29$236
Median cash $77  ·  Medicare $51  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $77 — about 1.5× the Medicare rate ($51). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($102).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $132 list price could save about $55 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Verde Valley Medical Center Cottonwood, AZ $12 $17 ★ 4/5 162 min 15.3%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $12 $19 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $12 $19 ★ 2/5
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $12 $70 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $13 $33 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $13 $33
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $13 $33 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Ozark Health Clinton, AR $13 $20 ★ 4/5 150 min 14.7%
Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint Th Carthage, TN $14 $263 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.9%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $14 $36 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake, IA $14 $17 ★ 2/5 151 min 15.0%
Longmont United Hospital Longmont, CO $16 $32 ★ 3/5 141 min 14.3%
Mercy Regional Medical Center Durango, CO $16 $33 ★ 5/5 161 min 13.7%
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital Lakewood, CO $16 $57 ★ 4/5 203 min 15.0%
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services Colorado Springs, CO $16 $34 ★ 3/5 216 min 13.8%
St Elizabeth Hospital Fort Morgan, CO $16 $33 ★ 4/5 106 min 14.6%
Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus Westminster, CO $16 $57 ★ 5/5 158 min 15.0%
St Anthony Summit Medical Center Frisco, CO $16 $57 158 min 15.0%
Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus Lakewood, CO $16 $57 14.0%
St Francis Hospital-Interquest Colorado Springs, CO $16 $34 112 min 14.8%
St Thomas More Hospital Canon City, CO $16 $32 ★ 4/5 131 min 14.5%
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City Dodge City, KS $16 $28 ★ 3/5 119 min 14.1%
St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA $16 $22 ★ 4/5 181 min 15.0%
CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia Ringgold, GA $17 $45 ★ 3/5 118 min 14.8%
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center Sun City West, AZ $17 $27 ★ 3/5 239 min 15.1%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated July 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $77; Medicare pays $51.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Devoted Health 207
$24
$21 – $172
Bright Health 42
$29
$24 – $90
Medicare 481
$29
$19 – $269
Molina Healthcare 494
$35
$18 – $123
Centene / Ambetter 694
$36
$15 – $122
AmeriHealth 222
$40
$21 – $131
Tricare / VA 366
$43
$18 – $172
Amerigroup 149
$43
$16 – $103
Oscar Health 148
$44
$25 – $181
Univera 16
$44
$12 – $147
Independent Health 42
$45
$22 – $99
SelectHealth 45
$45
$26 – $269
Geisinger 64
$52
$27 – $136
UCare 69
$54
$22 – $139
Humana 890
$54
$20 – $367
Healthcare Highways 34
$56
$28 – $196
Priority Health 56
$62
$28 – $172
Medicaid 300
$63
$17 – $280
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1138
$64
$23 – $266
Sanford Health Plan 73
$65
$37 – $232
MVP Health Care 80
$65
$25 – $269
Highmark 111
$66
$26 – $173
UnitedHealthcare 1354
$66
$23 – $263
Anthem 498
$67
$22 – $253
UPMC Health Plan 84
$68
$25 – $201
AvMed 56
$68
$25 – $211
Aetna 1252
$69
$22 – $269
HealthPartners 256
$75
$28 – $306
Medica 230
$77
$29 – $258
Security Health Plan 58
$80
$27 – $280
Coventry 139
$82
$26 – $347
Kaiser Permanente 175
$92
$25 – $313
Health Net 240
$95
$28 – $492
MultiPlan / PHCS network 777
$100
$43 – $335
Cigna 1054
$102
$28 – $346
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 121
$103
$49 – $166
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$107
$27 – $357
EmblemHealth 53
$119
$11 – $228

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Mississippi$26
Puerto Rico$31
Kansas$38
Oklahoma$38
Colorado$39
Kentucky$40

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Robin Ehrenpreis, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyGarden City, NY9,328
Stephen Kremer, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyLindenhurst, NY8,309
John Melnick, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyNew York, NY7,650
Sergio DromiDiagnostic RadiologyNaples, FL6,284
Yi Chuang, MDDiagnostic RadiologyIrving, TX6,014
Minh Nguyen, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyGreenville, TX5,868
Ridgely Meyers, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyOrange, CA5,731
John Schreiber, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyChevy Chase, MD5,556
Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySacramento, CA5,502
Charles Lackey, D.O.Diagnostic RadiologyNewburgh, IN5,499
Khiet Nguyen, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBethesda, MD5,378
Arun NagarajuDiagnostic RadiologyChicago, IL5,127

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Does Medicare cover 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $51. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $10 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2071 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $77, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $132, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $63, a Medicare rate of about $51. Most cash prices fall between $29 and $236 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2071 US hospitals is $77. Most hospitals fall between $29 and $236. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $51). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis)?
Medicare pays about $51. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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