CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Kootenai Health

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $320
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Kootenai Health is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $320. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$320

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $320 (204%)

Insurance Median: $146 (93%)

Cash: $320 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (93% 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
Coordinated Care Of Washington	$29 - $99	18%
Molina Healthcare Of Idaho	$29 - $158	18%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$29 - $99	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $460	28%
Humana	$44 - $146	28%
Magellan	$44 - $144	28%
Premera	$44 - $263	28%
Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho	$44 - $146	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $383	28%
Wellpoint	$44 - $144	28%
Pacificsource	$45 - $349	29%
Aetna	$47 - $354	30%
Group Health/Kaiser	$62 - $525	39%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$330	210%
Cigna	$349 - $354	222%
Interwest Health	$362	231%
First Choice Health (Ameriben)	$363 - $369	231%

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 $320.
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 Kootenai Health 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.