CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Ochsner St Mary

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Ochsner St Mary is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 Marguerite Street, Morgan City, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $57 (36%)

Insurance Median: $96 (61%)

Cash: $57 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (61% 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
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$36	23%
Humana	$36 - $96	23%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$36	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $260	23%
Aetna	$37 - $245	24%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$37	24%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$96	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96 - $148	61%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$96	61%
Medicare (plans)	$96	61%
Ochsner Health Plan	$96	61%
Tricare	$129 - $144	82%
Zelis	$131	83%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$155	99%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$166	106%
First Health Network	$192	122%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$201	128%
Cigna	$218	139%

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 $57.
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 Ochsner St Mary 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.