CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $476
  • Cash Discount Price: $448
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$476

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: $448 (285%)
Insurance Median: $476 (303%)
Cash: $448 (285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $476 (303% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicare (plans) $224 - $522 143%
Alliance_Premier_Network $356 227%
Mercycare $370 236%
Triology $380 - $455 242%
Security_Health_Plan $403 - $474 257%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $410 - $574 261%
Alliance $420 268%
Hfn $425 - $574 271%
United_Healthcare $427 - $633 272%
Beloit_Health_System $433 276%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $436 278%
Cigna $448 285%
Health_Partners_Insurance $455 290%
Health_Payment_Systems $457 291%
UnitedHealthcare $467 297%
Dean_Health_Plan $477 304%
Medical_Associates $492 313%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $497 - $709 317%
Wps $517 - $569 329%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $522 333%
Aetna $532 - $598 339%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $574 366%
Chorus_Community $597 380%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $597 380%
Multiplan $597 - $686 380%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $597 380%
Coventry $634 404%
Dean_Care $634 404%
Healthsmart $656 418%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals