Mammogram Cost in Minnesota (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a mammogram cost in Minnesota?

The same mammogram in Minnesota might cost you $66 at one facility and $115 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 60 reporting hospitals is $85. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where mammogram costs vary in Minnesota

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Mayo Clinic anchors Rochester and draws referral patients from across the Upper Midwest, with pricing that reflects its tertiary-care market position. Allina Health and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) compete in the Twin Cities. Minnesota has a reputation for efficient care delivery, but that efficiency doesn't necessarily translate to lower commercial prices in a concentrated market. 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 (4) report prices above $234, including Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital at $375, 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 $86 versus $74 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.

Frequently asked questions: mammogram costs in Minnesota

How much does a mammogram cost in Minnesota?

Across 60 Minnesota hospitals that publish prices, a mammogram ranges from $30 to $2,789, with a median of $85. Most facilities fall between $62 and $115. 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 Minnesota?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Minnesota data is APPLETON AREA HEALTH SERVICE at about $51. Freestanding ambulatory surgery and 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 Minnesota hospitals?

Prices vary up to 93× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Minnesota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $85 versus a median negotiated rate of $32 - about 2.7× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 Minnesota?

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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