CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $242
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $242. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$242

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $242 (154%)

Insurance Median: $50 (32%)

Cash: $242 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (32% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $192	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $288	21%
Mvp	$34 - $327	22%
Cdphp	$35 - $351	22%
Medicare (plans)	$36 - $48	23%
Tricare	$41 - $48	26%
Hamaspik	$45 - $212	29%
Emblem Health Ghi	$46	29%
Fidelis	$46 - $351	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$47 - $156	30%
Aetna	$50 - $460	32%
Blue Shield Highmark	$53 - $56	34%
Cigna	$65 - $67	41%
Empire Plan Nyship	$222	141%
Emblem	$231 - $385	147%
Magnacare	$308	196%
Blue Shield	$358	228%
Mvp Commercial	$436	278%
Multiplan	$726	462%

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 $242.
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 Columbia Memorial Hospital 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.