CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $400
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Island Hospital is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $400. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$400

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: $400 (255%)

Insurance Median: $150 (96%)

Cash: $400 (255% 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
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$34	22%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans	$41	26%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans	$72	46%
Humana	$144 - $340	92%
Samish Indian Health - All Plans	$144	92%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans	$144	92%
Tricare	$144	92%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$147	94%
Regence Mcr Adv	$153	97%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$161	103%
Cigna	$320	204%
First Health - All Plans	$340	217%
Multiplan - All Plans	$340	217%
UnitedHealthcare	$340	217%
Aetna	$380	242%

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 $400.
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 Island 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.