CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: St Marys Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $523
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at St Marys Medical Center is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $523. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 1St Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$523

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $523 (333%)

Insurance Median: $138 (88%)

Cash: $523 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (88% 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
The Healthplan	$36 - $104	23%
Unicare	$36 - $104	23%
Aetna	$45 - $470	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $276	29%
Humana	$45 - $138	29%
Peak Health	$45 - $444	29%
Peia	$45 - $138	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $494	29%
Cigna	$476	303%
Caresource	$496	316%
Firsthealth	$496	316%
Healthsmart	$496	316%
Phcs Multiplan	$496	316%
Zelis Network	$496	316%

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 $523.
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 St Marys 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.