CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Deaconess Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $178 (113%)

Insurance Median: $143 (91%)

Cash: $178 (113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (91% 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
Coordinated Care	$35	22%
Molina	$35 - $204	22%
Wellpoint	$35	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $115	23%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$37 - $186	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110	70%
Aetna	$114 - $200	73%
Regence	$114	73%
Wellcare	$116	74%
Pacificsource	$118 - $130	75%
Premera	$143 - $186	91%
First Choice	$171 - $310	109%
Regence/Asuris	$201	128%
Ambetter / Centene	$204	130%
Cigna	$314	200%
First Health	$316	201%
Multiplan/Phcs	$325	207%
Kaiser	$863	550%

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 $178.
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 Deaconess 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.