CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Allegheny General Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $129
Cash Discount Price: $464
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Allegheny General Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $464. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$464

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$129

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: $464 (296%)

Insurance Median: $129 (82%)

Cash: $464 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $129 (82% 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
Univera	$39 - $186	25%
Amerihealth	$41 - $214	26%
Highmark	$50 - $189	32%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$52 - $195	33%
Geisinger	$57 - $208	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $311	36%
Cigna	$75 - $246	48%
American Health Plans	$100	64%
Life Pittsburgh	$100	64%
Martin'S Point	$100 - $313	64%
Aetna	$104 - $336	66%
Highmark Wholecare	$106 - $179	68%
Humana	$106	68%
Medicare (plans)	$106	68%
Molina	$109	69%
Medical Mutual	$184	117%

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 $464.
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 Allegheny General 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.