CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $517
  • Cash Discount Price: $588
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is $517. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $588. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$517

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: $588 (375%)
Insurance Median: $517 (329%)
Cash: $588 (375% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $517 (329% 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 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $148 94%
Ucare $158 - $517 101%
Aetna $160 - $603 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $160 - $319 102%
Health Partners $160 - $514 102%
Medicare (plans) $160 102%
UnitedHealthcare $160 - $614 102%
Primewest $163 104%
Sanford Health Plan $335 - $449 213%
Security Health Plan $404 257%
Medica $617 - $661 393%
Cigna $662 422%
First Choice Health Network $662 422%
Healthez $662 422%
Multiplan $662 422%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals