CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $346
Cash Discount Price: $362
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Poudre Valley Hospital is $346. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$346

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: $362 (287%)

Insurance Median: $346 (274%)

Cash: $362 (287% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $346 (274% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $380	19%
Aetna	$130 - $505	103%
Cigna	$130 - $567	103%
Cms	$130	103%
Devoted Health	$130	103%
Humana	$130	103%
Kaiser	$130	103%
Select Health	$130 - $314	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$130 - $505	103%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$160 - $497	127%
First Health	$249 - $360	197%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$329 - $477	261%
Midlands Choice	$380 - $550	301%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$380 - $550	301%
Multiplan	$384 - $556	304%
Phcs	$384 - $556	304%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$409 - $593	324%

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 $362.
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 Poudre Valley 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.