CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $349
  • Cash Discount Price: $491
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Berkshire Medical Center is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$349

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: $491 (313%)
Insurance Median: $349 (222%)
Cash: $491 (313% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $349 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Fallon $83 - $277 53%
Cdphp $85 - $566 54%
Health New England $85 - $439 54%
Mbhp $85 54%
Mcd Out Of State $85 - $124 54%
Medicaid / KanCare $85 - $124 54%
Bmchnp $110 - $143 70%
Medicare (plans) $114 - $161 73%
Other Government $115 - $163 73%
Hospice $116 - $163 74%
UnitedHealthcare $116 - $541 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $120 - $535 76%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $137 - $355 87%
Commcare Alliance $137 - $169 87%
Point32Health $137 - $598 87%
Aetna $193 - $475 123%
Workers Comp $246 - $382 157%
Allways Nhp $262 - $407 167%
Unicare $263 - $408 168%
Comm Hne Hmo $267 - $415 170%
Comm Hne Ppo $284 - $440 181%
Beacon $345 - $566 220%
Cigna $365 - $585 233%
Mvp $365 - $566 233%
Oxford $365 - $566 233%
First Health $377 - $598 240%
Connecticare $385 - $598 245%
Consolidated Health Plans $385 - $598 245%
Other Commercial $385 - $598 245%
Phcs $385 - $598 245%
Self Pay $385 - $598 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals