CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $179
Cash Discount Price: $355
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 Pine Street, Eldorado, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$179

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: $355 (226%)

Insurance Median: $179 (114%)

Cash: $355 (226% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $179 (114% 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
Cigna	$51 - $378	32%
Aetna	$58 - $378	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $378	70%
Meridian Health Plan	$161 - $170	103%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$161 - $170	103%
Health Alliance	$170 - $378	108%
Humana	$170	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$170 - $402	108%
Wellcare	$170	108%
Healthlink	$378 - $402	241%
Healthsmart (Ihg)	$378	241%
Hope Trust	$378	241%
Multiplan/Phcs	$378	241%
Zelis (Hfn)	$378	241%
Sagamore	$388	247%
Corvel	$426	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 $355.
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 Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations 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.