CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Emerson Hospital -

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $309
Cash Discount Price: $434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Emerson Hospital - is $309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Old Road To 9 Acre Corner, W Concord, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$309

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: $434 (344%)

Insurance Median: $309 (245%)

Cash: $434 (344% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $309 (245% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Masshealth	$90	71%
Mgb Mh Aco	$90	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $275	85%
Medicare (plans)	$107 - $109	85%
Tufts Senior Care Options	$107	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $657	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$109	86%
Tufts Ppo	$297	235%
Aetna	$320 - $420	253%
Wellpoint (Formerly Unicare)	$375 - $493	297%
Cigna	$458 - $601	363%

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 $434.
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 Emerson 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.