Self Pay Mammograms

By the age of 40, physicians and the National Cancer Institute recommend that women get a mammogram every 1 -2 years. When I called the imaging center in my neighborhood, the office could not tell me how much it cost for a "self pay" customer. After talking to several different people in biling, they gave me a price of $160. My insurance company's negotiated rate was $168.50 with many caveats: is it performed in a Dr's office vs. outpatient center. As a result, I'll opt for self pay, but only after I call a few more centers to see if I can negotiate a better price.