CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $340
  • Cash Discount Price: $421
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $340. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$340

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: $421 (268%)
Insurance Median: $340 (217%)
Cash: $421 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $340 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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 - $340 63%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $103 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 64%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $648 64%
Centivo $124 79%
Oscar $133 85%
Amish Hospital Aid $134 85%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $142 90%
Iowa Total Care $144 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $145 - $146 92%
Health Choices $166 106%
Medical Associates $166 106%
Ambetter / Centene $169 108%
Claimdoc $203 129%
Nova $203 129%
Geha $255 162%
1199 National Benefit Fund $340 217%
Allied Benefit Systems $340 217%
Asr Health Benefits $340 217%
Christian Brother Services $340 217%
Coventry $340 217%
First Health $340 217%
Lucent Health $340 217%
Luminare Health $340 217%
Medical Mutual $340 217%
Meritain $340 217%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $340 217%
Webtpa $340 217%
Preferred One $421 268%
Health Partners $434 276%
Auxiant $454 289%
Cigna $454 289%
Medica $454 289%
Midlands $454 289%
Midlands Choice $454 289%
Mhnet $518 330%
Multiplan $583 371%
Crime Victim Assistance $648 413%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals