3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2071 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted Health | 207 |
$21 – $172 |
| Bright Health | 42 |
$24 – $90 |
| Medicare | 481 |
$19 – $269 |
| Molina Healthcare | 494 |
$18 – $123 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 694 |
$15 – $122 |
| AmeriHealth | 222 |
$21 – $131 |
| Tricare / VA | 366 |
$18 – $172 |
| Amerigroup | 149 |
$16 – $103 |
| Oscar Health | 148 |
$25 – $181 |
| Univera | 16 |
$12 – $147 |
| Independent Health | 42 |
$22 – $99 |
| SelectHealth | 45 |
$26 – $269 |
| Geisinger | 64 |
$27 – $136 |
| UCare | 69 |
$22 – $139 |
| Humana | 890 |
$20 – $367 |
| Healthcare Highways | 34 |
$28 – $196 |
| Priority Health | 56 |
$28 – $172 |
| Medicaid | 300 |
$17 – $280 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1138 |
$23 – $266 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 73 |
$37 – $232 |
| MVP Health Care | 80 |
$25 – $269 |
| Highmark | 111 |
$26 – $173 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1354 |
$23 – $263 |
| Anthem | 498 |
$22 – $253 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 84 |
$25 – $201 |
| AvMed | 56 |
$25 – $211 |
| Aetna | 1252 |
$22 – $269 |
| HealthPartners | 256 |
$28 – $306 |
| Medica | 230 |
$29 – $258 |
| Security Health Plan | 58 |
$27 – $280 |
| Coventry | 139 |
$26 – $347 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 175 |
$25 – $313 |
| Health Net | 240 |
$28 – $492 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 777 |
$43 – $335 |
| Cigna | 1054 |
$28 – $346 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 121 |
$49 – $166 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 47 |
$27 – $357 |
| EmblemHealth | 53 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Ehrenpreis, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Garden City, NY | 9,328 |
| Stephen Kremer, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Lindenhurst, NY | 8,309 |
| John Melnick, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | New York, NY | 7,650 |
| Sergio Dromi | Diagnostic Radiology | Naples, FL | 6,284 |
| Yi Chuang, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Irving, TX | 6,014 |
| Minh Nguyen, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Greenville, TX | 5,868 |
| Ridgely Meyers, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Orange, CA | 5,731 |
| John Schreiber, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Chevy Chase, MD | 5,556 |
| Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Sacramento, CA | 5,502 |
| Charles Lackey, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Newburgh, IN | 5,499 |
| Khiet Nguyen, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Bethesda, MD | 5,378 |
| Arun Nagaraju | Diagnostic Radiology | Chicago, IL | 5,127 |
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
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