CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $306
Cash Discount Price: $612
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at UPMC Hamot is $306. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $612. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$612

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$306

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: $612 (390%)

Insurance Median: $306 (195%)

Cash: $612 (390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $306 (195% 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	$74 - $356	47%
Independent Health	$127 - $134	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$136 - $149	87%
Upmc Health Plan	$143 - $337	91%
Univera	$153 - $449	97%
Aetna	$156 - $714	99%
Geisinger	$180	115%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$193 - $510	123%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$196	125%
Amerihealth Caritas	$203	129%
Pa Health & Wellness	$221	141%
Cigna	$306 - $408	195%
Intergroup	$663 - $816	422%
Multiplan	$714 - $816	455%

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 $612.
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 Hamot 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.