CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $384
Cash Discount Price: $480
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Womans Hospital is $384. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $480. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$480

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$384

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: $480 (306%)

Insurance Median: $384 (245%)

Cash: $480 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $384 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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

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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
Webtpa [100127]	$288 - $377	183%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$336	214%
UnitedHealthcare	$355 - $384	226%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$377	240%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$377	240%
Verity [100266]	$377	240%
Aetna	$384 - $451	245%
Cigna	$384 - $398	245%
Coventry [100010]	$384	245%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$384	245%
Beech Street [100260]	$408	260%
Multiplan [100258]	$422	269%
Private Health [100261]	$422	269%
Humana	$451	287%
Meritain [100063]	$451	287%

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 $480.
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 Womans Hospital 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.