CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University of Utah Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $191
Cash Discount Price: $202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at University of Utah Hospital and Clinics is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$191

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: $202 (129%)

Insurance Median: $191 (122%)

Cash: $202 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $191 (122% 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
Allegiance Benefit [112]	$191	122%
American Postal Workers [125]	$191	122%
Cigna	$191	122%
Great West [220]	$191	122%
Healthpartners [629]	$191	122%
Samba [398]	$191	122%
Aetna	$739	471%
Mailhandlers [269]	$739	471%
Meritain Health Plans [329]	$739	471%

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 $202.
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 of Utah Hospital and Clinics 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.