CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $413
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Ocean Medical Center is $413. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$413

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: $208 (133%)

Insurance Median: $413 (263%)

Cash: $208 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $413 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Karna	$83 - $306	53%
Aetna	$148 - $924	94%
Amerihealth	$157 - $160	100%
Clover	$188	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$191 - $316	122%
Seoul Medical Group	$203 - $236	129%
Amerigroup	$208	133%
Horizon	$208 - $863	133%
Vaccn	$208	133%
Wellcare	$208	133%
United Community/Americhoice	$218	139%
Oxford	$316	201%
Cigna	$413 - $425	263%
Activecare First McO	$770 - $888	491%
Intergroup	$770	491%
Bergen Risk	$784	499%
Qualcare	$812 - $920	517%
Prime Health	$880	561%
Multiplan - PHCS	$888 - $935	566%
Brighton Health Plan	$940	599%

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 $208.
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 Ocean 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.