CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $525
Cash Discount Price: $273
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $273. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$273

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$525

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: $273 (216%)

Insurance Median: $525 (416%)

Cash: $273 (216% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $525 (416% 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 416% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 316%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	16%
Aetna	$126 - $540	100%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$126	100%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$126	100%
Humana	$126 - $321	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $1,049	100%
Christus Health	$157 - $220	124%
Five Point Credit Union	$189	150%
Cigna	$259	205%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$263 - $524	208%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$524	415%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$524	415%
Arcadian Health Plan	$629	498%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$629	498%
Healthcare Highways	$629	498%
Verity Healthnet	$629	498%
Healthsmart	$682 - $839	540%
Ppoplus Llc	$682	540%
Multiplan	$734	581%
Phcs	$734	581%
Health Management Network	$839	665%
Provider Select	$839	665%
First Health	$892	707%
Triwest	$892	707%
Verity Healthnet National	$892	707%

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 $273.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
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.