CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Desert View Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $275
Cash Discount Price: $231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Desert View Hospital is $275. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$275

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: $231 (183%)

Insurance Median: $275 (218%)

Cash: $231 (183% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $275 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sr.Careplus	$93	74%
Humana	$106 - $347	84%
Silversummit	$141	112%
Smartchoice	$141	112%
Ambetter / Centene	$162	128%
Hpn	$184	146%
Sierra	$184	146%
UnitedHealthcare	$184 - $258	146%
Cigna	$292	231%
Beechstreet	$347	275%
Coventry	$347	275%
Multiplan	$347	275%
Prominence	$347	275%
Aetna	$369	292%
Affiliated	$434	344%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$494	391%

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 $231.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Desert View Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
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.