CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $369
  • Cash Discount Price: $443
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $369. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $443. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$443

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$369

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: $443 (282%)
Insurance Median: $369 (235%)
Cash: $443 (282% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $369 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). 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
Partners $35 - $195 22%
Alliance $36 - $231 23%
Amerihealth Caritas $36 - $193 23%
Carolina Complete Health $36 - $885 23%
Healthy Blue $36 - $197 23%
Trillium $36 - $207 23%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $450 23%
Vaya $36 - $199 23%
Wellcare $36 - $197 23%
Molina $42 27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $513 28%
Cigna $44 - $708 28%
Humana $45 - $726 29%
Aetna $46 - $646 29%
Ortho Carolina $55 - $180 35%
Sandhills $195 124%
Ambetter / Centene $257 - $418 164%
Medcost $274 - $522 175%
Employers Health Network $391 249%
Physician Reach Out $443 282%
Magellan $531 338%
Gmmi $575 366%
Quik Trip $575 366%
Carolina Behavioral Health $637 - $708 406%
Choicecare $637 - $655 406%
First Health $708 - $779 451%
Healthgram $708 451%
Private Health Care Systems $708 - $726 451%
Provider Select $717 - $797 457%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $726 462%
Beechstreet $770 - $779 491%
Multiplan $797 508%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals