CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $518
  • Cash Discount Price: $446
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $518. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $446. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$518

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: $446 (284%)
Insurance Median: $518 (330%)
Cash: $446 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $518 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Aetna $99 - $643 63%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $103 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 64%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $391 64%
Amish Hospital Aid $134 85%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $142 90%
Oscar $143 91%
Iowa Total Care $144 92%
Centivo $145 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $145 - $146 92%
Ambetter / Centene $169 108%
Claimdoc $203 129%
Nova $203 129%
Geha $391 249%
Newton Correctional Facility $446 284%
Health Choices $518 330%
Medical Associates $518 330%
Health Partners $605 385%
Auxiant $631 402%
Cigna $631 402%
Health Alliance $631 402%
Medica $631 402%
Midlands $631 402%
Midlands Choice $631 402%
1199 National Benefit Fund $643 410%
Allied Benefit Systems $643 410%
Asr Health Benefits $643 410%
Christian Brother Services $643 410%
Coventry $643 410%
First Health $643 410%
Lucent Health $643 410%
Luminare Health $643 410%
Medical Mutual $643 410%
Meritain $643 410%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $643 410%
Webtpa $643 410%
Crime Victim Assistance $686 437%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals