CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Rhea Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Rhea Medical Center is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9400 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $218 (139%)

Insurance Median: $108 (69%)

Cash: $218 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (69% 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
Humana	$102	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$103 - $321	66%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$104 - $113	66%
Cigna	$257	164%

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 $218.
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 Rhea Medical Center 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.