CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $116 (74%)

Insurance Median: $156 (99%)

Cash: $116 (74% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (99% 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
Aetna	$53 - $375	34%
Cigna	$65 - $145	41%
El Paso Health Dual	$70 - $149	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$73 - $156	47%
Superior Tx	$76 - $162	48%
Wellmed	$140 - $298	89%
Healthnet	$147	94%
El Paso Health	$154 - $327	98%
Humana	$275	175%
UnitedHealthcare	$309	197%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$368 - $386	234%
Amerigroup Tx	$7,335 - $15,550	4673%

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 $116.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.