How Much Does Mammogram Cost in 2026?With & Without Insurance
Mammogram costs $140-$222 for the procedure alone without insurance. Fees such as tomosynthesis add-on and follow-up ultrasound or biopsy are often billed separately.
The median hospital-posted cash price for a screening mammogram is $178, and the middle half of posted prices fall between $140 and $222. Diagnostic mammograms cost more. With insurance, a routine in-network screening is usually covered with no cost-sharing.
Quick Price Summary
What this price includes
- Procedure only
$140-$222
Screening mammogram. Middle half of 1,376 hospital-disclosed cash prices for CPT 77067. Median $178.
- With insurance, out of pocket
$0
Routine in-network screening under ACA preventive-care rules, for most non-grandfathered plans. Diagnostic mammograms usually carry your deductible and coinsurance. Not from our price data.
Often billed separately
- Tomosynthesis add-on$55
- Follow-up ultrasound or biopsy
Based on published hospital and provider price-transparency disclosures, cash-pay benchmarks, and public fee schedules. Price figures last reviewed September 27, 2026.
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Real prices from our database
Not an estimate. These figures come from actual hospital-disclosed cash prices and insurer-negotiated rates for CPT 77067 (Screening mammogram, both breasts) in FairVisitHealth's price-transparency corpus.
Median posted cash price
$178
Most fall between $140 and $222 (25th to 75th percentile)
Median of 1,376 hospital-posted cash prices. Each posted price counts once, so hospitals that post more prices carry more weight.
Your negotiation target
$77
Median rate insurers actually pay for the same code
Across 66,326 insurer-negotiated rates. Ask providers to match it.
Source: FairVisitHealth analysis of 1,376 hospital-disclosed cash prices and 66,326 insurer-negotiated rates for CPT 77067, from CMS hospital price-transparency machine-readable files and insurer Transparency-in-Coverage files. Data as of September 2026.
What is Mammogram?
A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast used to detect breast cancer and other breast abnormalities. It is the most effective screening tool for early breast cancer detection, capable of finding tumors years before they can be felt. There are two main types: screening mammograms (routine preventive checks) and diagnostic mammograms (investigating symptoms or abnormal findings). Modern 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) takes multiple images from different angles to create a three-dimensional picture, improving cancer detection rates especially in women with dense breast tissue.
What Affects Mammogram Cost?
- Mammogram type: screening (CPT 77067) is priced lower than diagnostic (CPT 77065 or 77066) at the median hospital-posted cash price.
- 3D imaging: tomosynthesis is a separate add-on code (CPT 77063) with a median hospital cash price of $55.
- Facility type: hospital radiology departments and freestanding imaging centers set their own prices. Our posted cash prices come from hospitals, so ask an imaging center for its own quote.
- Additional imaging: if a mammogram leads to ultrasound or biopsy, those are billed separately.
- Radiologist interpretation: some facilities include the reading fee in the price; others bill it separately. Ask which applies.
- Insurance status: most plans cover a routine in-network screening mammogram with no cost-sharing under the ACA.
How to choose where to get Mammogram
The cash-pay range on this page is $140-$222. Before you book, use these steps to find out which setting a quote comes from and what it includes.
Step by step
- Confirm whether you need a screening mammogram or a diagnostic mammogram. They are different services with different billing codes.
- Ask an independent imaging or breast center and a hospital outpatient department for a self-pay quote for that exact exam.
- Ask whether the quote includes the radiologist's reading, or whether the radiologist bills you separately.
- Check that the facility is certified. Under the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act, mammography facilities must be certified to provide mammograms. Source: FDA, MQSA program
- If you are uninsured or paying without insurance, ask each provider for a Good Faith Estimate. Under the No Surprises Act, providers generally must give you one when you schedule at least 3 business days ahead, or when you ask. Source: CMS, medical bill rights
- Keep every estimate. If a provider or facility bills you at least $400 more than its Good Faith Estimate, you can start the federal patient-provider dispute process for a bill dated within the last 120 days. The fee is $25. Source: CMS, dispute a bill
Care settings compared
| Setting | How it typically bills | What to ask for | When it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent imaging or breast center | A charge for the exam. The radiologist's reading may be included or billed separately. | A written self-pay quote for screening or diagnostic, and whether the reading is included. | Routine screening you can schedule ahead. |
| Hospital outpatient department | A hospital facility charge for the exam, with the radiologist often billing separately. | The discounted cash price from the hospital's price list. | When follow-up imaging or a biopsy may be needed at the same place. |
General information, not medical advice. Your clinician decides which setting is safe for you.
How to Save on Mammogram
If you have insurance, confirm your plan covers routine screening at no cost and use an in-network facility.
Ask for the procedure code. Screening (77067) and diagnostic (77065 or 77066) mammograms are priced differently.
Call ahead and ask for the self-pay price including the radiologist's reading fee.
Compare a hospital and a freestanding imaging center before booking.
Look for community health programs and the CDC's early detection program if cost is a barrier.
Use FairVisitHealth to search mammogram prices near you.
Mammogram Cost by City
Local self-pay prices for mammogram in 35 cities, from providers in each metro area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a mammogram cost without insurance?
A screening mammogram (CPT 77067) has a median hospital cash price of $178, and the middle half of 1,376 hospital-posted cash prices falls between $140 and $222. A diagnostic mammogram costs more: in September 2026 the median posted cash price was $268 for both breasts (CPT 77066, 103 hospitals) and $207 for one breast (CPT 77065, 85 hospitals). Adding 3D imaging (tomosynthesis) had a median cash price of $55 on top of the mammogram.
How much is a mammogram with insurance?
Most non-grandfathered health plans must cover a routine screening mammogram from an in-network provider with no copay, coinsurance, or deductible, under the Affordable Care Act's preventive-care rules. Age and frequency rules apply, so check your plan. A diagnostic mammogram, ordered because of a symptom or an abnormal screening result, is usually subject to your deductible and coinsurance. Follow-up imaging such as ultrasound or a biopsy is billed separately.
What is the difference between a screening and diagnostic mammogram?
A screening mammogram is a routine check for people with no symptoms. A diagnostic mammogram is ordered when there are symptoms (a lump, pain, nipple discharge) or an abnormal screening result. It takes more detailed images and a radiologist often reviews them while you are there. It is billed under different codes (77065 or 77066 instead of 77067), and at the median, posted hospital cash prices for diagnostic mammograms run higher than for screening.
How much does a 3D mammogram cost?
3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis) is billed as an add-on code (CPT 77063) on top of the mammogram. In September 2026, 102 hospitals had posted a cash price for it, with a median of $55 and a middle half of $24 to $81. Medicare's 2026 national rate for the add-on is $51.44. Ask your doctor whether 3D imaging is recommended for you, especially if you have dense breast tissue, and ask your insurer whether your plan covers it.
How can I compare or negotiate mammogram prices?
Start with a reference point: the median hospital-posted cash price for a screening mammogram is $178, and Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service is $126.26. Then call two or three imaging centers and hospitals, give them the procedure code (77067 for screening), and ask for the self-pay price including the radiologist's reading. If a quote is well above the posted range, ask whether they will match a lower quote or offer a prompt-pay price. You can also search mammogram prices near you on FairVisitHealth.
Where can I get a low-cost or free mammogram?
The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low-cost mammograms to eligible people with low incomes and no or limited insurance. Community health centers, hospital financial assistance programs, and nonprofit breast health organizations also help with screening costs. Some facilities run reduced-cost screening events, often during October.
How often should I get a mammogram?
Screening guidelines differ between medical organizations and depend on your age and risk. Many recommend starting regular screening in your 40s. People at higher risk, such as those with a strong family history or a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, may start earlier and may also need breast MRI. Discuss the right schedule for you with your doctor.
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Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Pricing information is based on publicly reported data and may not reflect your actual costs.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions. Prices shown are estimates for self-pay patients and may vary by provider, location, and individual circumstances.