CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: New Orleans East Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at New Orleans East Hospital is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $78 (62%)

Insurance Median: $85 (67%)

Cash: $78 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (67% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $130	67%
Humana	$85 - $133	67%
Medicare (plans)	$85	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$85	67%
Aetna	$103 - $159	82%
Ambetter / Centene	$110	87%
Audubon Nature Health Plan [1126]	$127	101%
Tricare	$128	101%
Vantage [1071]	$191	151%

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 $78.
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 New Orleans East 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.