CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $548
  • Cash Discount Price: $455
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Laredo Medical Center is $548. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $455. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$455

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$548

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: $455 (290%)
Insurance Median: $548 (349%)
Cash: $455 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $548 (349% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 249%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $78 - $158 50%
Molina $78 - $158 50%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $440 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $403 50%
Amerigroup $82 52%
Cigna $82 - $988 52%
Superior $82 - $166 52%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $100 64%
Node Champva $102 65%
Tricare $102 65%
Veterans Eval Services $102 65%
Humana $103 66%
Medicare (plans) $103 66%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $105 67%
Node Va $105 67%
Triwest $105 67%
Aetna $106 - $895 68%
American Health $107 68%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $108 69%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $108 69%
Provider Partners Health Plan $108 69%
Self Pay $108 - $201 69%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $110 70%
Industrial Rehab $121 77%
Node Molina Health Exchange $174 111%
Node Brookshire Brothers $184 117%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $195 124%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $199 127%
Health Smart $199 - $1,080 127%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $210 134%
Tx Work Comp $210 134%
Imo Work Comp $241 154%
Node Naphcare $241 154%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $255 162%
Tx Workforce Commission $509 324%
Mutual Of Omaha $1,003 - $1,466 639%
Multiplan Primary $1,158 738%
Medical Control $1,281 816%
Accountable Health Plans $1,312 - $1,389 836%
Health Headquarters $1,312 836%
Multiplan $1,343 856%
Nha $1,358 865%
Galaxy Health Network $1,366 870%
Cchn $1,389 885%
Nppn Plan Vista $1,389 885%
Ppo Next $1,389 885%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals