A mammogram without insurance in the U.S. typically costs a few hundred dollars out of pocket, but prices vary widely by state, facility, and whether it’s a routine screening or a diagnostic test.

Typical price range

  • A basic 2D screening mammogram often runs from under $200 to a bit over $300 at many cash-pay facilities.
  • Broader national estimates put screening mammograms in roughly the $286–$549 range without insurance.
  • A diagnostic mammogram (done if you have a lump, pain, or an abnormal screening) often averages around $243–$491, and can be higher in some areas.

Why the cost varies

  • Type of exam:
    • 2D screening is usually the least expensive.
* 3D (tomosynthesis) and follow‑up diagnostic imaging usually cost more.
  • Facility type and location:
    • Hospital-based centers tend to charge more than independent imaging clinics.
* Prices can range from roughly $65–$300+ in some states, with some places reporting over $1,000 at high‑cost hospital systems.

Ways to lower or avoid the cost

  • Many areas have:
    • Free or low‑cost screening days funded by charities or state breast‑cancer programs.
* Community health centers and mobile mammography vans that offer sliding-scale or zero‑cost screenings for people without insurance.
  • Patient-assistance or charity programs (often listed on hospital or breast‑cancer‑nonprofit sites) can fully or partially cover the exam if you meet income criteria.

How to price‑check before you book

  • When you call imaging centers, ask:
    • “What is your cash price for a screening mammogram?”
    • “Is the radiologist’s reading fee included, or billed separately?”
* “Is this 2D or 3D, and what’s the price difference?”

* “Can you give me a written good‑faith estimate before I schedule?”

Quick HTML table for cost overview

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    <tr>
      <th>Type of mammogram</th>
      <th>Typical uninsured price range (USD)</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>2D screening</td>
      <td>~&lt;200 to &gt;300; broader estimates $286–$549</td>
      <td>Routine check with no symptoms; often cheapest option. [web:5][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>3D screening</td>
      <td>Often somewhat higher than 2D</td>
      <td>Newer tech; some centers charge a premium. [web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Diagnostic (2D/3D)</td>
      <td>Roughly $243–$491 on average; can be more</td>
      <td>Used when there are symptoms or an abnormal screening. [web:1][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Free/low‑cost programs</td>
      <td>$0 or reduced fee</td>
      <td>Offered through charities, state programs, or safety‑net clinics. [web:5]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.