CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $557
Cash Discount Price: $596
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Brigham and Women's Hospital is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $596. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$596

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$557

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: $596 (380%)

Insurance Median: $557 (355%)

Cash: $596 (380% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $557 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$246 - $304	157%
UnitedHealthcare	$341 - $650	217%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$415	264%
Cigna	$424 - $632	270%
Centers Of Excellence [1026]	$517 - $571	329%
International Commercial [140001]	$517 - $639	329%
Aetna	$555	354%
Champva [160001]	$755	481%
Tricare	$755	481%
Tufts Health Plan [170001]	$755	481%

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 $596.
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 Brigham and Women's Hospital 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.