CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Owatonna Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $337
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Owatonna Hospital is $404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $337. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2250 26Th Street Northwest, Owatonna, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$337

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: $337 (215%)

Insurance Median: $404 (257%)

Cash: $337 (215% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $286	45%
Aetna	$106 - $455	68%
Medica Health System	$110 - $258	70%
Medicare (plans)	$111	71%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$111 - $154	71%
Medica	$116 - $245	74%
Medicaid / KanCare	$128	82%
South Country Health Alliance	$138	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$228	145%
Medica Mhps	$245	156%
Healthpartners	$374 - $518	238%
Medica Ubh (O)	$386 - $643	246%
Health Partners	$407 - $564	259%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$426 - $590	271%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$441 - $612	281%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$464 - $643	296%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$464 - $643	296%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$552 - $765	352%

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 $337.
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 Owatonna 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.