77052 Mammogram screening

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This analysis was part of screening mammography but had a separate charge. Mammography performed at Alta Bates Imaging And Mammography Center, Oakland, CA.

This is just the physician's charge for reading the mammogram. Hospital charge for taking the mammogram is separate.

Self pay patients must pay same day or prepay to receive these rates. Check website for locations.

As of the date of my mammogram, Redwood's website listed the "patient pay at time of service" price as $159.00 (may not have included CAD, which was billed as as Add-on at $30-$15.06 paid by Blue Shield). When I questioned the office manager about the price difference, she said that it was due in large part to the cost of attorneys, negotiations, and administration of the various insurance plans.I am also making an entry for the additional image taken that day, which was billed to me as G0206RT. Although Redwood's pricing used to be easily accessible on their website, I could not find it today without the help of Google. It is at http://www.rrmginc.com/pricing.aspx.

This is a combination of two bills. One from Alta Bates who did the actual mammography and one from Affiliates in Imaging who I assume did the interpretation. Interestingly, the EOB for Alta Bates includes two line items with the same procedure code -- 0403 for the mammography. It's not a duplication since the amounts are different. How's a civilian supposed to make any sense of this?

Prices for professional fee only; facility fee extra. Check website for locations.

Prices for professional fee only; facility fee extra. Check website for locations.

This is the hospital charge for taking the mammogram. Physician charge for reading the mammogram is separate.

Amounts include mammogram screening and associated radiology and lab costs. Amount paid by insurance reflects rate negotiated with provider's network.