Mammogram Cost Estimator
With insurance, many plans cover an annual screening mammogram at no cost under ACA preventive-care rules — a diagnostic mammogram typically involves your normal copay/coinsurance instead. Your exact out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan; call your insurer to confirm before your appointment.
Billing tip: ask for an itemized cash-pay estimate before your visit — the quoted price may or may not include the radiologist's reading fee, and hospital-based facilities often add a separate facility fee that independent centers don't charge.
Can't afford a mammogram? Free and low-cost screening is available.
The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free or low-cost mammograms to eligible women — generally ages 40-64, with household income below 250% of the federal poverty level and no or inadequate insurance.
Find your state's free screening program on CDC.gov →
Or call the CDC at 1-800-232-4636 to be connected to your local program.
Estimate what a mammogram costs based on exam type (screening vs. diagnostic), facility type, and insurance — with verified 2026 uninsured price ranges and a prominent link to the CDC's free/low-cost National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
How it works
- Choose screening (routine) or diagnostic (follow-up) mammogram
- Choose independent imaging center or hospital-based radiology department
- Choose whether you have insurance
- See your estimated cash-pay cost range, plus free/low-cost screening resources if cost is a barrier
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between screening and diagnostic mammograms in cost?
A screening mammogram (routine, no symptoms) typically costs $150-450 uninsured. A diagnostic mammogram (ordered to follow up on a lump, pain, or an abnormal screening result) involves more views and radiologist time, typically costing $250-1,000+ uninsured.
Why is a hospital-based mammogram more expensive than an independent center?
Hospital-based radiology departments typically add a separate facility fee on top of the professional reading fee, which can push a routine screening to $400-500 even though the identical exam costs $150-250 at a freestanding independent imaging center.
Is a mammogram free with insurance?
Under the ACA, most insurance plans cover one annual screening mammogram with no out-of-pocket cost as preventive care. Diagnostic mammograms usually fall under your normal copay/coinsurance instead. Confirm your specific plan's coverage with your insurer before your appointment.
What if I can't afford a mammogram and don't have insurance?
The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free or low-cost mammograms to eligible women, generally ages 40-64 with household income below 250% of the federal poverty level and no or inadequate insurance. Find your state's program at cdc.gov or call 1-800-232-4636.
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Update history
- 2026-09-29 Launched: uninsured screening ($150-450) vs diagnostic ($250-1,000+) mammogram cost ranges by facility type, with prominent CDC NBCCEDP free/low-cost screening program signposting for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.