CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $213
Cash Discount Price: $211
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Astera Health is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$213

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: $211 (134%)

Insurance Median: $213 (136%)

Cash: $211 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $213 (136% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Plus Pmap [40002]	$34 - $5,128	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $5,128	32%
Health Partners [10045]	$50 - $5,128	32%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$50 - $34,859	32%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$50 - $5,128	32%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$50 - $5,385	32%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$106 - $1,691	68%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$110 - $147	70%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$110 - $3,448	70%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$110 - $3,448	70%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$203 - $333	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$217 - $226	138%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$232 - $249	148%
Multiplan	$234 - $358	149%
Aetna	$263 - $403	168%

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 $211.
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 Astera Health 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.