CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $696
  • Cash Discount Price: $682
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $696. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $682. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$682

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$696

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: $682 (434%)
Insurance Median: $696 (443%)
Cash: $682 (434% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $696 (443% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 343%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthteam $103 66%
Amerihealth $255 - $792 162%
Carolina Complete $255 162%
Healthblue $255 162%
Partners $255 162%
UnitedHealthcare $258 - $728 164%
Vaya $258 164%
Wellcare $258 164%
Alliance $260 166%
Trillium $263 168%
Medcost $393 - $973 250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $502 - $795 320%
Aetna $518 - $936 330%
Ambetter / Centene $577 - $830 368%
Cigna $714 - $739 455%
Oscar $750 - $886 478%
Directnet $806 513%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,227 782%
Multiplan $1,254 799%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals