CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $159
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City is $159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$159

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: $156 (99%)

Insurance Median: $159 (101%)

Cash: $156 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $159 (101% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$60 - $193	38%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$86 - $208	55%
Cigna	$88 - $418	56%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$91 - $260	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $274	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $196	72%
Aetna	$114 - $247	73%
Humana	$117 - $191	75%
First Health [5512]	$154	98%

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 $156.
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 St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City 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.