CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $409
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Valley County Health System is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $409. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$409

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $409 (261%)

Insurance Median: $147 (94%)

Cash: $409 (261% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (94% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $436	28%
Medica	$44 - $436	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $218	28%
Humana	$45 - $149	29%
Aetna	$46 - $436	29%
Great Plains	$46 - $153	29%
Nebraska Total Care	$46 - $250	29%
Wellcare	$46 - $248	29%
Molina	$57 - $238	36%
Multiplan/Phcs	$143 - $471	91%

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 $409.
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 Valley County Health System 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.