CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $250
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Minden Medical Center is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$250

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: $156 (99%)

Insurance Median: $250 (159%)

Cash: $156 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $250 (159% 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

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Mcd United Hc La	$37 - $79	24%
Aetna	$70 - $78	45%
Mcd Amerihealth	$70 - $78	45%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$70 - $78	45%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$70 - $78	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$70 - $78	45%
Humana	$77 - $86	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138 - $550	88%
Commercial Insurance	$138 - $550	88%
Managed Care	$138 - $550	88%
Medicare (plans)	$138	88%
Private Pay	$147 - $550	94%
Gulf South Employee	$180	115%
Industrial/Occ Health	$415	264%
Workers Comp	$415 - $550	264%
Auto Liability	$490 - $550	312%
Charity And Indigent	$490 - $550	312%

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 $156.
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 Minden 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.