CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $208
Cash Discount Price: $442
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Fayette County Hospital is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $442. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$442

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$208

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $442 (350%)

Insurance Median: $208 (165%)

Cash: $442 (350% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $208 (165% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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
Aetna	$32 - $407	25%
Health Alliance Mcare	$35 - $189	28%
Healthlink Mcr Adv	$35 - $189	28%
Cigna	$40 - $442	32%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans	$47 - $384	37%
Multiplan - All Plans	$65 - $502	51%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$70 - $487	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $496	67%
Illinicare - All Plans	$94 - $208	74%
Medicaid / KanCare	$94 - $208	74%
Meridian-All Plans	$94 - $208	74%
Humana	$141 - $189	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$173 - $490	137%
Healthlink Hmo	$179 - $413	142%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$179 - $472	142%

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 $442.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fayette County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
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.