CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $188
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3369 State Route 100, Macungie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$188

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%)

Insurance Median: $188 (120%)

Ins. Median: $188 (120% 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	$100 - $634	64%
Highmark Blue Shield	$101 - $270	64%
Humana	$101	64%
Amerihealth	$103	66%
Cigna	$103	66%
Geisinger	$103 - $442	66%
Aetna	$105 - $501	67%
Jefferson Health Partners	$105 - $201	67%
Upmc	$106 - $489	68%
Gateway	$107	68%
Emblem	$108 - $448	69%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$110	70%
Highmark Wholecare/Gateway	$165	105%
Pa Health & Wellness	$175	111%
Amerihealth Caritas	$188	120%
Ambetter / Centene	$305	194%
Valley Preferred	$586	373%

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 $X.
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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie 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.