CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $146
  • Cash Discount Price: $164
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$146

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: $164 (104%)
Insurance Median: $146 (93%)
Cash: $164 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $146 (93% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $84 54%
Aetna $101 - $183 64%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $101 64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $149 64%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $101 64%
Humana $101 - $159 64%
Medicare (plans) $101 64%
Ochsner Health Plan $101 64%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $159 64%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $101 64%
Tricare $143 91%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $159 101%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $159 101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $159 101%
Zelis $193 123%
Cigna $301 192%
First Health Network $332 211%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $383 244%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $383 244%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals