Diagnostic mammogram Cost by Hospital

Diagnostic mammogram is a preventive screening. Prices are from 2107 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$329median cash price · 2107 hospitals, 52 statestypically $120–$799 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.3× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$572
Cash / self-pay
$329
Insurer-negotiated
$190
Medicare pays
$140
$120$799
Median cash $329  ·  Medicare $140  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $329 — about 2.3× the Medicare rate ($140). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($281).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $572 list price could save about $243 (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
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $51 $103 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $51 $103 ★ 2/5 — —
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $52 — — 84 min 15.2%
Cogdell Memorial Hospital Snyder, TX $52 $47 — 92 min 15.3%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $54 $72 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $54 $72 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $54 $80 — 315 min 15.8%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $57 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY $58 $132 ★ 3/5 197 min 15.3%
Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY $58 $129 ★ 2/5 163 min 15.3%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $60 $121 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc Salisbury, MD $60 $61 ★ 4/5 176 min 13.8%
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $62 $221 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Pampa Regional Medical Center Pampa, TX $62 $113 — 104 min —
Uofl Health-Shelbyville Hospital Shelbyville, KY $63 $183 ★ 3/5 121 min 15.2%
Uofl Health-Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Louisville, KY $63 $183 ★ 2/5 145 min 15.6%
University of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY $63 $183 ★ 1/5 198 min 16.4%
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $64 $141 ★ 3/5 211 min 14.5%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $64 $110 — 128 min 15.4%
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $66 $103 — 137 min 14.9%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $68 $135 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $70 $80 — — 15.5%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $72 $118 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $73 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $73 — — 104 min 15.4%

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 August 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 Diagnostic mammogram

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: $329; Medicare pays $140.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
AmeriHealth 225
$100
$48 – $388
Medicaid 313
$102
$35 – $407
Medicare 515
$102
$46 – $240
Amerigroup 154
$105
$50 – $560
Devoted Health 212
$105
$75 – $176
Centene / Ambetter 709
$108
$45 – $238
Molina Healthcare 531
$109
$38 – $244
Geisinger 64
$118
$60 – $382
Tricare / VA 369
$120
$74 – $590
Univera 16
$122
$56 – $159
Highmark 114
$127
$56 – $247
Priority Health 56
$130
$56 – $356
Humana 927
$131
$63 – $498
EmblemHealth 55
$134
$56 – $396
Bright Health 43
$138
$92 – $244
SelectHealth 45
$152
$39 – $378
Independent Health 45
$156
$80 – $235
UnitedHealthcare 1367
$157
$58 – $525
Oscar Health 148
$167
$83 – $320
Anthem 508
$200
$62 – $583
UCare 64
$200
$81 – $543
UPMC Health Plan 87
$205
$81 – $442
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1142
$208
$79 – $742
MVP Health Care 81
$213
$71 – $566
AvMed 58
$226
$100 – $551
Aetna 1275
$228
$75 – $665
HealthPartners 235
$249
$76 – $524
Medica 206
$251
$97 – $523
Kaiser Permanente 193
$261
$69 – $989
Cigna 1055
$264
$100 – $698
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 120
$264
$140 – $567
Healthcare Highways 43
$266
$133 – $406
Harvard Pilgrim 49
$267
$84 – $625
Coventry 143
$283
$83 – $624
Security Health Plan 55
$297
$82 – $466
Sanford Health Plan 67
$305
$115 – $535
Health Net 246
$336
$100 – $919
MultiPlan / PHCS network 785
$446
$181 – $851

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
Puerto Rico$70
Mississippi$135
Tennessee$144
Louisiana$149
New Jersey$171
Arkansas$173

Prices by city

Chicago, ILHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYCincinnati, OHBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CANashville, TNMiami, FLMilwaukee, WISan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CAAnaheim, CAArlington, TXAurora, COBaton Rouge, LA

Prices by state

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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
John Kehoe, M.D.Surgical OncologyBrooklyn, NY1,404
Steven Nokes, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyGermantown, TN926
Patricia Turner, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyGermantown, TN857
Shenin Sachedina, D.O.General SurgeryWinter Park, FL798
Sergio DromiDiagnostic RadiologyNaples, FL777
Kimberly Kubek, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyNewtown Square, PA745
Charles Lackey, D.O.Diagnostic RadiologyNewburgh, IN721
Sergio DromiDiagnostic RadiologyNaples, FL700
Arpita Swami, MDDiagnostic RadiologySpokane, WA689
Jennifer Amerson, MDGeneral SurgeryAtlanta, GA649
Hope Peters, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA646
Brenda Simpson, MDGeneral SurgeryAtlanta, GA617

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Does Medicare cover Diagnostic mammogram?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Diagnostic mammogram. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $140. As a preventive screening, many people pay $0 when it’s done as recommended and the provider accepts Medicare assignment.

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 2107 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $329, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $572, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $190, a Medicare rate of about $140. Most cash prices fall between $120 and $799 — 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 Diagnostic mammogram cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2107 US hospitals is $329. Most hospitals fall between $120 and $799. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Diagnostic mammogram?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $140). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Diagnostic mammogram?
Medicare pays about $140. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Diagnostic mammogram 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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