CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Boston Medical Center

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $329
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Boston Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $329. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$329

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $329 (261%)

Insurance Median: $114 (90%)

Cash: $329 (261% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (90% 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
Aetna	$109 - $358	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $177	86%
Corrections [9001]	$109 - $136	86%
Fallon Sco [1126]	$109	86%
Humana	$109	86%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $114	86%
Neighborhood Pace [1206]	$109	86%
Oxford Health [1007]	$109	86%
Oxford Health [2024]	$109	86%
Senior Whole Health [1210]	$109	86%
Tufts Conncare/Qhp [8020]	$109 - $431	86%
Tufts [8002]	$109 - $323	86%
Ubh Hphc [8016]	$109	86%
United [2025]	$109	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$109	86%
Veterans Admin [9003]	$109	86%
Wellcare [1240]	$109	86%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010]	$109	86%
Zzzunited [1008]	$109	86%
Champva [9004]	$110	87%
Tricare	$110	87%
Cca [1215]	$114	90%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216]	$114	90%
Eternalhealth [1227]	$115	91%
Fallon [8008]	$141	112%
Medicaid / KanCare	$264	209%
Uphams Corner Esp [1213]	$293	232%
Workers Comp [5002]	$314	249%
Zzzbu Employee Work Comp [5004]	$314	249%
Zzzcity Of Boston Work Comp [5003]	$314	249%
Cigna	$323 - $622	256%
Meritain Health [1023]	$358	284%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$395	313%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$513	406%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$513	406%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$513	406%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$513	406%
Hsn [4001]	$513	406%
Unicare [8004]	$549	435%
Wellpoint [2034]	$549	435%

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 $329.
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 Boston Medical Center 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.