CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $475
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$150

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: $475 (303%)

Insurance Median: $150 (96%)

Cash: $475 (303% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $150 (96% 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
Amerihealth-Caritas	$39 - $135	25%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$39 - $135	25%
Wellsense	$39 - $162	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $1,053	29%
Cigna	$45 - $645	29%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$45 - $590	29%
Martin'S Point	$45 - $152	29%
Mvp Healthcare	$45 - $611	29%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$47 - $159	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $645	48%
Humana	$107	68%
Tufts Health Plan	$108 - $621	69%
Multiplan	$118 - $658	75%
Vermont Health Plan	$146 - $607	93%
Aetna	$658	419%
Coventry	$658	419%
Health New England	$658	419%

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 $475.
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 Brattleboro Memorial 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.