CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $252
Cash Discount Price: $1,456
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $252. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,456. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,456

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$252

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: $1,456 (928%)

Insurance Median: $252 (161%)

Cash: $1,456 (928% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $252 (161% 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
Humana	$93 - $134	59%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$96	61%
Vantage Health Plan	$97 - $257	62%
Aetna	$98 - $568	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $229	62%
Devoted Health	$98	62%
United	$98 - $383	62%
United Va Ccn	$98	62%
Dignity Care Corporation	$101	64%
Wellcare	$103	66%
Medical Development International	$113	72%
Universal Healthcare	$117	75%
Allegiance Health Management	$176	112%
Verity	$361 - $513	230%
Ppo Plus	$457 - $650	291%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$589 - $838	375%
Gilsbar 360	$637 - $906	406%
Multiplan	$651 - $993	415%
Dma Regional Ppo	$841 - $1,196	536%
Employers Health Network	$841 - $1,196	536%
First Health	$841 - $1,196	536%
Healthsouth Corporation	$841 - $1,196	536%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$937 - $1,333	597%
Bestcomp	$973 - $1,384	620%

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 $1,456.
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 Rapides Regional Medical Center 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.