Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 77066
- Insurance Median: $99
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Via Christi Research | $98 | 62% |
| Humana | $98 | 62% |
| Medicare (plans) | $98 - $100 | 62% |
| Va | $98 | 62% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $98 | 62% |
| Vc Hope | $98 | 62% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $100 | 64% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $100 - $274 | 64% |
| Corizon | $122 | 78% |
| Smarthealth | $137 | 87% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $166 | 106% |
| Aetna | $387 | 247% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the diagnostic mammogram of both breasts (CPT 77066) at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, the facility's negotiated rates range from $98 to $387 depending on the payer, with a median negotiated amount of $99.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67235). While specific cash and median paid values are not available in the current data, it is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective for patients with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. Patients are encouraged to explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative processing costs.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against the Medicare rate of $156.98, which serves as a federal cost baseline for this service. Commercial negotiated rates vary widely across payers, with UnitedHealthcare showing the widest range from $98 to $274, while Aetna's rate is notably higher at $387. Although the data does not provide specific state or county average comparisons for this code, the Medicare rate of $156.98 offers a reliable objective standard to evaluate the facility's markup. Patients should avoid assuming that being in-network guarantees the lowest possible price, as different insurers negotiate different rates, and should always request an itemized bill to verify that no services were unbundled or double-charged.