CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $65 (51%)

Insurance Median: $90 (71%)

Cash: $65 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (71% 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.

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
Aetna	$79 - $150	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $186	63%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$79	63%
Humana	$79 - $90	63%
Medicare (plans)	$79	63%
Ochsner Health Plan	$79	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $155	63%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$79	63%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$81	64%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$90	71%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$90	71%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$90	71%
Tricare	$116	92%
Provider Network Of America	$125	99%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$140	111%
Zelis	$143	113%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$155 - $908	123%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$162	128%
Cigna	$169	134%

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 $65.
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 Ochsner American Legion 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.