CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77067
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $320
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $320. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$320

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $320 (253%)
Insurance Median: $267 (211%)
Cash: $320 (253% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (211% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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 $28 - $141 22%
Alliance $29 - $167 23%
Amerihealth Caritas $29 - $140 23%
Carolina Complete Health $29 - $640 23%
Healthy Blue $29 - $142 23%
Trillium $29 - $149 23%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $325 23%
Vaya $29 - $144 23%
Wellcare $29 - $142 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $371 27%
Cigna $34 - $512 27%
Aetna $35 - $467 28%
Humana $35 - $525 28%
Molina $36 29%
Ortho Carolina $42 - $146 33%
Sandhills $141 112%
Ambetter / Centene $186 - $302 147%
Medcost $198 - $378 157%
Employers Health Network $283 224%
Physician Reach Out $320 253%
Magellan $384 304%
Gmmi $416 330%
Quik Trip $416 330%
Carolina Behavioral Health $461 - $512 365%
Choicecare $461 - $473 365%
First Health $512 - $563 406%
Healthgram $512 406%
Private Health Care Systems $512 - $525 406%
Provider Select $518 - $576 410%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $525 416%
Beechstreet $557 - $563 441%
Multiplan $576 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

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