CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $1,049
  • Cash Discount Price: $251
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $1,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 6.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,049

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: $251 (160%)
Insurance Median: $1,049 (668%)
Cash: $251 (160% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,049 (668% 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 668% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 568%). 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
Department Of Veterans Affairs $99 63%
Tricare $99 63%
Veterans Eval Services $99 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $2,161 64%
Medicare (plans) $100 64%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $100 64%
Presbyterian $100 - $1,730 64%
Node Va $102 65%
Triwest $102 65%
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $1,233 66%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $105 67%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $105 67%
Wexford Health $127 81%
Medicaid / KanCare $131 - $202 83%
Self Pay $131 - $479 83%
Us Department Of Labor $249 159%
Node Molina Health Exchange $277 176%
Work Comp Nm $332 - $862 211%
Nm Health Connection $406 259%
Eddy County Detention $656 - $1,197 418%
Zelis $826 - $2,011 526%
Omni Network $852 - $1,556 543%
Capstar $865 - $1,580 551%
Cigna $909 - $2,006 579%
Choice Care $918 - $1,676 585%
Ccn First Health $1,049 - $1,915 668%
Healthsmart $1,062 - $2,059 677%
Aetna $1,101 - $2,011 701%
Multiplan $1,101 - $2,011 701%
Medical Control Inc $1,219 - $2,226 777%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals