CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $158
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$158

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: $149 (95%)
Insurance Median: $158 (101%)
Cash: $149 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $158 (101% 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.

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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
Cigna $49 - $144 31%
Aetna $97 - $139 62%
Viva $100 64%
Phcs $119 - $139 76%
Beech Street $123 - $139 78%
One Health Plan $129 82%
Geha $139 89%
Healthchoice $139 89%
Alamed $156 99%
Construction Claims Management $161 103%
Multiplan $163 104%
Corvel $164 - $179 104%
Novanet $166 106%
Humana $169 108%
Department Of Labor $173 110%
Heritage Summit Health $173 110%
Pnoa $179 114%
Three Rivers $179 114%
UnitedHealthcare $219 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals