CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $375
Cash Discount Price: $414
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center is $375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $414. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 Sanford Parkway, Thief River Falls, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$414

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$375

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: $414 (328%)

Insurance Median: $375 (297%)

Cash: $414 (328% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $375 (297% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 297% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 197%). 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

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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	$165 - $330	131%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$197	156%
Ucare	$211 - $455	167%
Aetna	$213 - $450	169%
Health Partners	$213 - $420	169%
Medicare (plans)	$213	169%
UnitedHealthcare	$213 - $433	169%
Primewest	$218	173%
Sanford Health Plan	$278 - $326	220%
Security Health Plan	$285	226%
Medica	$455 - $490	360%
Cigna	$466	369%
First Choice Health Network	$466	369%
Healthez	$466	369%
Multiplan	$466	369%

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 $414.
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 Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center 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.