Mastectomy Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat breast cancer.
$20,000
National Avg Cost
$16,000
Medicare Pays
$4,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Mastectomy Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $24,879 | $19,904 | $4,976 |
| 2 | Vermont | $24,663 | $19,730 | $4,933 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $23,856 | $19,085 | $4,771 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $23,824 | $19,059 | $4,765 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $23,655 | $18,924 | $4,731 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $23,568 | $18,855 | $4,714 |
| 7 | South Carolina | $23,422 | $18,737 | $4,684 |
| 8 | Florida | $23,053 | $18,443 | $4,611 |
| 9 | Delaware | $23,033 | $18,426 | $4,607 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $22,929 | $18,343 | $4,586 |
| 11 | Indiana | $22,842 | $18,273 | $4,568 |
| 12 | Iowa | $22,762 | $18,210 | $4,552 |
| 13 | Utah | $22,661 | $18,129 | $4,532 |
| 14 | Idaho | $22,171 | $17,736 | $4,434 |
| 15 | Missouri | $22,127 | $17,702 | $4,425 |
| 16 | Texas | $21,655 | $17,324 | $4,331 |
| 17 | New York | $21,440 | $17,152 | $4,288 |
| 18 | Oregon | $20,303 | $16,243 | $4,061 |
| 19 | Maine | $20,247 | $16,198 | $4,049 |
| 20 | Georgia | $20,233 | $16,186 | $4,047 |
| 21 | Montana | $19,774 | $15,819 | $3,955 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $19,548 | $15,639 | $3,910 |
| 23 | Washington | $19,516 | $15,613 | $3,903 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $19,428 | $15,542 | $3,886 |
| 25 | Nevada | $19,424 | $15,539 | $3,885 |
| 26 | Kansas | $19,422 | $15,537 | $3,884 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $19,394 | $15,516 | $3,879 |
| 28 | Alabama | $19,037 | $15,229 | $3,807 |
| 29 | Arizona | $18,979 | $15,184 | $3,796 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $18,881 | $15,105 | $3,776 |
| 31 | Michigan | $18,810 | $15,048 | $3,762 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $18,783 | $15,027 | $3,757 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $18,694 | $14,955 | $3,739 |
| 34 | California | $18,617 | $14,894 | $3,723 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $18,329 | $14,663 | $3,666 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $18,230 | $14,584 | $3,646 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $18,100 | $14,480 | $3,620 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $17,494 | $13,995 | $3,499 |
| 39 | Virginia | $17,101 | $13,681 | $3,420 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $16,973 | $13,579 | $3,395 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $16,736 | $13,389 | $3,347 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $16,495 | $13,196 | $3,299 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $15,821 | $12,657 | $3,164 |
| 44 | Alaska | $15,584 | $12,467 | $3,117 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $15,564 | $12,451 | $3,113 |
| 46 | Illinois | $15,553 | $12,443 | $3,111 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $15,482 | $12,386 | $3,096 |
| 48 | Maryland | $15,420 | $12,336 | $3,084 |
| 49 | Colorado | $15,357 | $12,286 | $3,071 |
| 50 | Ohio | $15,287 | $12,230 | $3,057 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mastectomy cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Mastectomy is $20,000. Medicare typically pays $16,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $4,000.
Does Medicare cover Mastectomy?
Yes, Medicare covers Mastectomy. The average Medicare payment is $16,000 out of a total cost of $20,000.
What category is Mastectomy?
Mastectomy is classified as a hospital procedure.