CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $302
  • Cash Discount Price: $356
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $302. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$302

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: $356 (227%)
Insurance Median: $302 (192%)
Cash: $356 (227% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $302 (192% 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.

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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
Molina $45 - $131 29%
Alliance $114 73%
Amerihealth $114 73%
Apex Health $114 73%
Cardinal $114 73%
Carolina Complete Health $114 73%
Healthy Blue $114 73%
Partners $114 73%
Sandhills $114 73%
Trillium $114 73%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $346 73%
Wellcare $114 - $144 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $144 - $326 92%
Troy $144 92%
Va Communicare Care $144 92%
Vaya Health $146 93%
Liberty $147 94%
Humana $148 94%
Aetna $149 - $493 95%
Devoted Health $150 96%
Cigna $151 - $483 96%
Queens University $280 178%
Ambetter / Centene $296 - $344 189%
Oscar $330 - $371 210%
Employers Health Network $337 - $377 215%
Quicktrip $407 259%
Multiplan $458 - $483 292%
Choicecare $483 308%
Healthgram $483 308%
Medcost $483 308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals