CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Acadian Medical Center is $404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$404

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: $151 (96%)

Insurance Median: $404 (257%)

Cash: $151 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $404 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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

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

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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
Tricare	$79 - $110	50%
Aetna	$95	61%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$95	61%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$95	61%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$95	61%
Medicaid / KanCare	$95 - $504	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$95	61%
Medicare (plans)	$98 - $504	62%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$104 - $105	66%
Ppo/Manged Care	$110 - $504	70%
Pp0/Manged Care	$118 - $504	75%
Charity/Map	$150 - $504	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$199	127%
American Postal Workers	$319 - $321	203%
Work Comp	$451 - $454	287%
Auto Insurance	$501 - $504	319%
Bankers Fidelity	$501 - $504	319%
Commerical	$501 - $504	319%
Commerical Ip	$501 - $504	319%
Industrial	$501 - $504	319%
Mra Auto/Liability	$501 - $504	319%

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 $151.
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 Acadian 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.