CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $771
  • Cash Discount Price: $464
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $771. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $464. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 4.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$464

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$771

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: $464 (296%)
Insurance Median: $771 (491%)
Cash: $464 (296% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $771 (491% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 491% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 391%). 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
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $20 13%
Five Point Credit Union $189 120%
Aetna $214 - $651 136%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $214 136%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $214 136%
Humana $214 - $398 136%
UnitedHealthcare $214 - $1,784 136%
Cigna $259 165%
Christus Health $268 - $375 171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $318 - $892 203%
Lsu First Choice Verity $892 568%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $892 568%
Arcadian Health Plan $1,070 682%
Gilsbar, Inc. $1,070 682%
Healthcare Highways $1,070 682%
Verity Healthnet $1,070 682%
Healthsmart $1,160 - $1,427 739%
Ppoplus Llc $1,160 739%
Multiplan $1,249 796%
Phcs $1,249 796%
Health Management Network $1,427 909%
Provider Select $1,427 909%
First Health $1,516 966%
Triwest $1,516 966%
Verity Healthnet National $1,516 966%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals