CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Memorial Hospital, The

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $381
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Memorial Hospital, The is $381. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 Hospital Loop, Craig, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$381

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: $291 (185%)

Insurance Median: $381 (243%)

Cash: $291 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $381 (243% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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
Aetna	$166 - $448	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$166 - $448	106%
Care Advantage	$166 - $448	106%
Cvs Caremark-Part D	$166 - $448	106%
Denver Health	$166 - $448	106%
Humana	$166 - $448	106%
Kaiser	$166 - $448	106%
Rmhp Dualcare	$166 - $448	106%
Golden Rule Ins	$380	242%
UnitedHealthcare	$380 - $448	242%
Allegiance	$381	243%
Cigna	$381	243%
Geha	$381	243%
Great West Hlthcare	$381	243%
Health Partners	$381	243%
Multiplan Inc Ppo	$412 - $425	262%
First Health Other	$425	271%

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 $291.
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 Memorial Hospital, The 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.