CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $168
Cash Discount Price: $493
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at USA Health University Hospital is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$168

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$156.98

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $156.98 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $493 (314%)

Insurance Median: $168 (107%)

Cash: $493 (314% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $168 (107% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $156.98 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$40 - $294	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $154	25%
Cigna	$40 - $255	25%
Devoted Health	$40 - $374	25%
Humana	$40 - $348	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $289	25%
Viva Health	$40 - $268	25%
Wellcare	$40 - $157	25%
Molina Marketplace	$44 - $173	28%
Ambetter / Centene	$48 - $188	31%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn)	$55 - $212	35%
Magnolia Health	$84	54%
Truecare	$84	54%
Molina Chip	$93	59%
Central Healthcare Services	$126 - $268	80%
Multiplan	$163 - $482	104%
Naphcare	$176 - $374	112%
Novanet	$226 - $482	144%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $493.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77066.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm USA Health University Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77066.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.