CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: UPMC Williamsport

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $489
Cash Discount Price: $483
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at UPMC Williamsport is $489. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $483. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$483

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$489

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: $483 (308%)

Insurance Median: $489 (312%)

Cash: $483 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $489 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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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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	$116 - $551	74%
Geisinger	$143 - $539	91%
Upmc Health Plan	$143 - $351	91%
Amerihealth Caritas	$146	93%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$182	116%
Aetna	$217 - $531	138%
Pa Health & Wellness	$221	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$320 - $377	204%
Coventry/First Health	$403 - $542	257%
Wirerope Works	$448	285%
Cigna	$551	351%
Multiplan	$628	400%
America'S Choice	$644	410%
Intergroup	$644	410%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$724	461%

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 $483.
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 UPMC Williamsport 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.