CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $278
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital is $278. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$278

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: $111 (71%)

Insurance Median: $278 (177%)

Cash: $111 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $278 (177% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$72 - $278	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$254	162%
Cigna	$254 - $445	162%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$278	177%
Black Lung [6055]	$278	177%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$278	177%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$278	177%
Lucent Health [6000]	$278	177%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$278	177%
UnitedHealthcare	$278	177%
Web Tpa [2115]	$278	177%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$735	468%
Phcs [1780]	$735	468%

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 $111.
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 UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital 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.