CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $635
Cash Discount Price: $327
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $635. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $327. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$327

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$635

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: $327 (208%)

Insurance Median: $635 (405%)

Cash: $327 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $635 (405% 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 405% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 305%). 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.

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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
Fidelis	$117 - $388	75%
Healthfirst	$117 - $286	75%
Healthplus	$117 - $388	75%
Hip	$129 - $8,427	82%
Medicaid / KanCare	$129 - $173	82%
Metroplus	$129 - $388	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$129 - $721	82%
Somos	$135 - $233	86%
1199	$143	91%
Ghi	$177 - $12,574	113%
Medicare (plans)	$177 - $181	113%
Wellcare	$177 - $181	113%
Centerlight	$180 - $185	115%
Amida	$187 - $190	119%
Hamaspik	$265 - $272	169%
Oscar	$319	203%
Oxford	$385 - $497	245%
Aetna	$635 - $1,719	405%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$894 - $1,117	569%
Multiplan	$1,341	854%
Cigna	$6,487	4132%
Magnacare	$13,453 - $25,798	8570%

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 $327.
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 NYU Langone Hospitals 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.