CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $259
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Astera Health is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $259 (205%)

Insurance Median: $211 (167%)

Cash: $259 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $211 (167% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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]	$26 - $5,128	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $5,128	31%
Health Partners [10045]	$39 - $5,128	31%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$39 - $28,983	31%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$39 - $5,128	31%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$39 - $5,385	31%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$81 - $1,691	64%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$97 - $187	77%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$97 - $3,448	77%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$97 - $3,448	77%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$179 - $316	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$180 - $288	143%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$258 - $277	204%
Multiplan	$289 - $298	229%
Aetna	$325 - $335	257%

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 $259.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

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 77067.
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.