CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $217
Cash Discount Price: $1,582
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,582. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,582

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$217

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,582 (1253%)

Insurance Median: $217 (172%)

Cash: $1,582 (1253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $217 (172% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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
California Health & Wellness	$119	94%
Health Plan San Mateo	$119	94%
Kaiser	$119 - $1,202	94%
Partnership Health Plan	$119	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$148 - $1,582	117%
Sfhp	$167	132%
Brown Toland	$170	135%
Health Net	$175	139%
United	$217	172%
Cigna	$679 - $722	538%
Aetna	$744	589%
Magellan	$949	752%
Chinese Community	$1,028	814%
Healthsmart	$1,107	877%
Multiplan	$1,313	1040%
Us Behavioral Health	$1,582	1253%

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 $1,582.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
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.