CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Nkc Health

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $218
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Nkc Health is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$218

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: $106 (68%)

Insurance Median: $218 (139%)

Cash: $106 (68% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $218 (139% 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
Oscar	$135	86%
Ambetter / Centene	$137	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$141 - $268	90%
Centrus Health Direct	$146 - $171	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$156	99%
Cigna	$171	109%
Aetna	$185 - $298	118%
Centivo	$218	139%
Quiktrip	$218	139%
Wellfit	$218 - $237	139%
Multiplan	$255 - $291	162%
Occunet Network	$308	196%

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 $106.
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 Nkc 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.