CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $533
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $533. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$533

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $533 (340%)

Insurance Median: $119 (76%)

Cash: $533 (340% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (76% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$93 - $873	59%
Fidelis	$98 - $171	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $524	62%
Wellcare	$98 - $106	62%
Mvp	$102 - $873	65%
Aetna	$103 - $105	66%
Amerihealth	$103 - $169	66%
Tricare	$103 - $106	66%
Humana	$104	66%
Emblem	$105 - $698	67%
Icircle	$105 - $107	67%
Pa Health And Wellness	$131 - $133	83%
Health Partners	$169	108%
Geisinger	$170	108%
Fidelis Essential	$220	140%

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 $533.
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 Guthrie Cortland Regional 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.