Mammogram Cost in Tennessee (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a mammogram cost in Tennessee?
You could pay $56 or $80 for the same mammogram in Tennessee - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 98 reporting hospitals is $70. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. Pick your coverage in the tabs below to see your number.
Insurance
With commercial insurance, mammogram in Tennessee typically runs $56–$80, facility and physician fees combined. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare
Medicare pays the same national rate to every provider that accepts it, adjusted slightly for local wages, so choosing a different hospital doesn't change what Medicare pays. After the Part B deductible you generally pay 20% of the approved amount.
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Medicaid
Medicaid is run by each state, and it pays fixed rates to the providers that accept it, so the price doesn't change from one hospital to the next. Most people on Medicaid owe nothing or a small copay for covered care, but what's covered and what you owe depends on your state and plan. CostKits doesn't show a Medicaid price here because those rates are set by the state, not negotiated by each hospital. The question that matters is whether the provider accepts your Medicaid plan, so ask before you schedule.
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- ✓ When a "free" screening becomes a cost-shared diagnostic mammogram - and how to see it coming
- ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
- ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department can cost far more than a breast center for the identical study
- ✓ When 3D tomosynthesis adds a separate charge - and the questions to ask before you schedule
- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
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No insurance
The lowest posted price we found is CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, INC. in Crossville, TN at $53. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for the hospital’s financial-assistance policy before you book.
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Where mammogram costs vary in Tennessee
Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby imaging centers and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.
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A screening mammogram is $0 - until a callback or a symptom re-codes it as diagnostic and the bills start.
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- ✓ When a "free" screening becomes a cost-shared diagnostic mammogram - and how to see it coming
- ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
- ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department can cost far more than a breast center for the identical study
- ✓ When 3D tomosynthesis adds a separate charge - and the questions to ask before you schedule
- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
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Cheapest Mammogram Providers in Tennessee
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Crossville, TN | $53 | -$17 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, TN | $888 | -$000 |
| 3 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, TN | $889 | -$000 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, TN | $890 | -$000 |
| 5 | PARKRIDGE EAST HOSPITAL | East Ridge, TN | $53 | -$17 |
| 6 | PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER | Chattanooga, TN | $53 | -$17 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, TN | $893 | -$000 |
| 8 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, TN | $894 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, INC. is the lowest-cost option at $53 - $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 $70, 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 $51–$1,409
- Professional fee $78–$636
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $54–$2,663
- Professional fee $78–$636
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
HCA Healthcare, headquartered in Nashville, has significant hospital presence in its home state, creating pricing patterns more aligned with for-profit hospital economics than nonprofit systems in comparable markets. Vanderbilt University Medical Center anchors the Nashville academic tier. Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, maintaining a high uninsured rate that influences facility pricing structures. 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 (8) report prices above $161, including VALUE NEED at $310, 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 $69 versus $80 inpatient (about 1.2× more), 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 | ~$70 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$14 |
| Out-of-network provider | $154+ |
Frequently asked questions: mammogram costs in Tennessee
How much does a mammogram cost in Tennessee?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $21, with most facilities between $12 and $40 (based on 101 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $31 to $2,967 across all 98 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Tennessee data is Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at about $51. By metro, Knoxville has the lowest median ($56). 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 Tennessee hospitals?
Prices vary up to 95.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Tennessee, the median cash (self-pay) price is $70 versus a median negotiated rate of $21 - about 3.3× 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 Tennessee?
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.
Before you book
- Allowed amount vs negotiated rate: what your EOB is really saying
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- Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
- Already have a bill? Check it for errors
- How to read an EOB line by line
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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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