CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $650
Cash Discount Price: $1,042
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $650. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,042. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 4.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,042

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$650

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: $1,042 (664%)

Insurance Median: $650 (414%)

Cash: $1,042 (664% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $650 (414% 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 414% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 314%). 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

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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
Empire	$38 - $150	24%
Amerihealth	$91 - $130	58%
Fidelis	$98 - $234	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$121 - $3,584	77%
Humana	$150 - $1,116	96%
Tricare	$150	96%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$152	97%
Aetna	$213 - $906	136%
Geisinger	$217 - $722	138%
UnitedHealthcare	$372 - $893	237%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$573 - $650	365%
Geisinger - All Plans	$606 - $687	386%
Cigna	$649 - $736	413%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$649 - $736	413%
Independent Health - All Plans	$677 - $768	431%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$719 - $815	458%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$750 - $851	478%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$917 - $1,040	584%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,042 - $1,181	664%
Emblem/Ghi	$1,092	696%
Healthnow - All Plans	$3,139 - $3,559	2000%

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 $1,042.
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 Arnot Ogden 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.