Mammogram Cost in Alabama (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a mammogram cost in Alabama?
Where you have a mammogram done in Alabama swings the bill from $68 to $97 for identical care. The median cash price across 82 reporting hospitals is $77. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.
Three low-priced facilities in Alabama, from hospital price files
- RED BAY HOSPITAL · Red Bay, AL $60
- HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL · Sheffield, AL $60
- DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL · Se, AL $60
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Where mammogram costs vary in Alabama
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Cheapest Mammogram Providers in Alabama
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, AL | $604 | -$000 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, AL | $605 | -$000 |
| 3 | RED BAY HOSPITAL | Red Bay, AL | $60 | -$17 |
| 4 | HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL | Sheffield, AL | $60 | -$17 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, AL | $608 | -$000 |
| 6 | DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL | Se, AL | $60 | -$17 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, AL | $610 | -$000 |
| 8 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, AL | $611 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL is the lowest-cost option at $60 - $17 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $78, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for mammogram
The same mammogram bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $24–$834
- Professional fee $78–$636
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $51–$875
- Professional fee $78–$636
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Alabama's hospital market is concentrated around UAB Health System in Birmingham and Baptist Health statewide, limiting competitive pricing pressure outside the major metros. Rural facilities operate with thinner margins and fewer negotiated-rate contracts, which typically produces higher list prices alongside steeper cash discounts. Mammogram pricing splits along two axes: screening vs. diagnostic classification and facility type. Screening mammograms are covered at 100% under the ACA's preventive care mandate for most commercial plans, but a finding during screening that triggers additional views or a diagnostic repeat converts a $0 visit to a cost-sharing event. Hospital-based breast imaging centers add facility fees that freestanding imaging centers don't charge - typically 2–3× higher for the identical study.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (9) report prices above $251, including St. Vincent’s Blount at $656, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $75 versus $82 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$77 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$15 |
| Out-of-network provider | $169+ |
Frequently asked questions: mammogram costs in Alabama
How much does a mammogram cost in Alabama?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $37, with most facilities between $14 and $71 (based on 77 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $31 to $2,451 across all 82 Alabama hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a mammogram in Alabama?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Alabama data is Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston at about $24. By metro, Se has the lowest median ($60). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a mammogram so much cheaper at some Alabama hospitals?
Prices vary up to 79.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alabama, the median cash (self-pay) price is $78 versus a median negotiated rate of $37 - about 2.1× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a mammogram in Alabama?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same mammogram - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this mammogram changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: Billed as preventive care - often covered at $0 under the ACA when you are average-risk and in-network.
Screening vs. diagnostic
Under the ACA, preventive services - including mammogram for average-risk adults - must be covered at $0 with no cost-sharing when performed in-network. The risk: A screening mammogram is covered at $0 under the ACA. If a finding requires additional views or ultrasound, it converts to a diagnostic mammogram and cost-sharing applies - the single most common mammogram billing surprise.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for mammogram before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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