CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $253 (161%)

Insurance Median: $139 (89%)

Cash: $253 (161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (89% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$103	66%
Aetna	$125 - $297	80%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$135	86%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$135	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $226	87%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$138	88%
Humana	$138	88%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$139	89%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$139	89%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$139	89%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$142	90%
Medicaid / KanCare	$142	90%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$142	90%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$154	98%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$286	182%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$320	204%

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 $253.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.