CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $249
Cash Discount Price: $563
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$249

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: $563 (359%)

Insurance Median: $249 (159%)

Cash: $563 (359% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $249 (159% 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
Hometown Health	$49 - $563	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $249	32%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$51 - $501	32%
Caresource Network Partners	$52 - $177	33%
Hpn	$67 - $228	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$270 - $273	172%
Cigna	$271	173%
Health Net Federal Services	$277	176%
Silversummit Healthplan	$281	179%
Naphcare	$320 - $482	204%
Union Trust Funds	$362	231%
Aetna	$383 - $409	244%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$474	302%
Prominence Health First	$474	302%

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 $563.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.