CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $60 (48%)

Insurance Median: $110 (87%)

Cash: $60 (48% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (87% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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	$30 - $311	24%
Cigna	$36 - $120	29%
El Paso Health Dual	$39 - $123	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$41 - $129	32%
Superior Tx	$42 - $134	33%
Wellmed	$78 - $247	62%
El Paso Health	$86 - $272	68%
Healthnet	$118	93%
Humana	$200	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$256	203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$304 - $319	241%
Amerigroup Tx	$4,082 - $12,901	3233%

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 $60.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

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 77067.
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.