CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Bellville Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $313
Cash Discount Price: $918
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Bellville Medical Center is $313. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $918. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$918

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$313

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: $918 (585%)

Insurance Median: $313 (199%)

Cash: $918 (585% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $313 (199% 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
United	$90 - $321	57%
Community Health	$206 - $257	131%
Aetna	$257	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$257 - $348	164%
Molina	$257 - $321	164%
Scott & White	$257 - $459	164%
Superior	$257	164%
Amerigroup	$321	204%
Multiplan	$321	204%
Tesas Children'S Health Plan	$321	204%
Cigna	$559	356%
Triwest	$688	438%
Healthsmart	$734	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 $918.
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 Bellville 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.