CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $227
Cash Discount Price: $527
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $227. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $527. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$527

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$227

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: $527 (336%)

Insurance Median: $227 (145%)

Cash: $527 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $227 (145% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75	48%
Amerigroup	$101	64%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$101	64%
Hscsn	$101	64%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$101 - $227	64%
UnitedHealthcare	$122 - $284	78%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$130	83%
Tricare	$130	83%
Aetna	$134 - $519	85%
Health Care Service Corporation	$137	87%
Humana	$137	87%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$417	266%
Pfc	$527	336%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$648	413%
First Health	$689	439%
Beech Street	$730	465%
Cigna	$1,155	736%

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 $527.
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 Medstar Georgetown 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.