CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $317
Cash Discount Price: $274
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is $317. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $274. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789, Thomasville, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$274

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$317

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: $274 (175%)

Insurance Median: $317 (202%)

Cash: $274 (175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $317 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Carolina Complete	$83	53%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$83	53%
Amerihealth	$85	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $329	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $308	54%
Wellcare	$85	54%
Cigna	$181 - $278	115%
Caresource North Carolina	$183	117%
Aetna	$228 - $366	145%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$258	164%
Plotkin Health	$274	175%
Amps	$297	189%
Humana	$356	227%
Medcost	$388 - $430	247%
Primary Physician Care	$402	256%
Multiplan	$411	262%
Phcs	$411	262%
Employers Choice Network	$443	282%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$443	282%

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 $274.
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 Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center 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.