CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University Of Kansas Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77067
  • Insurance Median: $293
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at University Of Kansas Hospital is $293. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$293

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: $93 (74%)
Insurance Median: $293 (232%)
Cash: $93 (74% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $293 (232% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Larned State Hospital [503200090] $103 - $172 82%
Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] $105 - $204 83%
Health Plan Inc [503999941] $164 - $274 130%
Humana $175 - $292 139%
Tricare $175 - $292 139%
Accarent Health [503999034] $175 - $292 139%
Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] $175 - $292 139%
Allied National [503999937] $210 - $350 166%
Php [503200005] $210 - $431 166%
Cerner [503200038] $212 - $353 168%
Healthlink [503200007] $212 - $431 168%
Geha [503200036] $212 - $353 168%
Med-Pay [503200040] $212 - $353 168%
Alt Wppa [5032000964] $212 - $353 168%
Inter-Americas Insurance [503999032] $212 - $353 168%
Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] $231 - $384 183%
First Health [5032000110] $231 - $384 183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 - $447 192%
Correct Care Solutions [50311253] $245 - $408 194%
Ascension Living Hope [503201517] $245 - $408 194%
Consolidated Billing [50311256] $245 - $408 194%
Coeur Plan Services [503301517] $245 - $408 194%
Orscheln Industries [503201608] $262 - $437 208%
Empire Plan/Nyship [503200705] $269 - $447 213%
Alt Lineco [5032000976] $269 - $447 213%
Alt Lucent Health Solutions [503202603] $269 - $447 213%
Quiktrip [5032000412] $280 - $466 222%
Triwest [503201703] $280 - $466 222%
Cigna $280 - $466 222%
Point Comfort Underwriters [503200018] $280 - $466 222%
Century Health Solutions [503200054] $280 - $466 222%
Meritain Health [503200039] $294 - $490 233%
Wppa [503200056] $294 - $490 233%
Usa Managed Care [503999030] $315 - $525 250%
Employers Health Network [503999025] $315 - $525 250%
Sanford Health Plan [503999027] $315 - $525 250%
Three Rivers Provider Network [503999029] $315 - $525 250%
Plan Care America [503999026] $315 - $525 250%
Workers Comp [503999901] $332 - $554 263%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For a screening mammogram at the University of Kansas Hospital, the cash price is $93, which is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates ranging from $103 to $554 depending on the insurance plan. While the hospital is a government-owned acute care facility in Kansas City, KS, patients should note that paying out-of-pocket may be the most cost-effective option if their insurance deductible is not yet met or if their plan's negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. The facility offers a prompt-pay discount for upfront payments, which can further reduce the final bill, and patients are encouraged to explicitly request self-pay pricing before scheduling to avoid being billed the higher insurance-negotiated amount.

When comparing this service to broader benchmarks, the cash price of $93 is notably lower than the state average, and the facility's negotiated rates generally align with or exceed the Medicare benchmark of $126.25. It is important to understand that commercial insurance rates often include administrative costs and contract markups that can inflate the final price compared to the Medicare rate, which represents a more objective baseline for the true cost of care. If you receive a bill that appears higher than expected, you should request an itemized audit to verify that no services were unbundled or double-charged, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written dispute.

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals