CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $177
Cash Discount Price: $99
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at University of Louisville Hospital is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$177

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: $99 (63%)

Insurance Median: $177 (113%)

Cash: $99 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $177 (113% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $413	44%
Aetna	$70	45%
Humana	$70 - $139	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$70 - $197	45%
Passport	$72 - $206	46%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$98	62%
Prime Group Health	$114 - $351	73%
Velocity	$123 - $405	78%
Devoted	$124 - $146	79%
Wellcare	$137 - $161	87%
Essence Health	$139	89%
Va Ccn	$139	89%
Signature	$143 - $206	91%
Communicare	$146	93%
Key Benefit Administrators	$180	115%
Cigna	$248	158%
Cshn	$268 - $413	171%
Multiplan	$273 - $372	174%
Encore	$289	184%
Health Smart	$310	197%
Omca	$392	250%
Corvel	$413	263%
National Comp Care	$413	263%

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 $99.
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 University of Louisville Hospital 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.