CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Sanford Bagley Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $639
Cash Discount Price: $588
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Sanford Bagley Medical Center is $639. 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 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 4Th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$639

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: $639 (407%)

Cash: $588 (375% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $639 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$178 - $680	113%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$335	213%
Ucare	$360 - $646	229%
Health Partners	$363 - $595	231%
Medicare (plans)	$363	231%
UnitedHealthcare	$363 - $614	231%
Primewest	$370 - $396	236%
Aetna	$394 - $639	251%
Security Health Plan	$404	257%
Sanford Health Plan	$580 - $683	369%
Medica	$646 - $695	412%
Cigna	$662	422%
First Choice Health Network	$662	422%
Healthez	$662	422%
Multiplan	$662	422%

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 $588.
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 Sanford Bagley Medical Center 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.