CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $184
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$184

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$126.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $126.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $90 (71%)

Insurance Median: $184 (146%)

Cash: $90 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $184 (146% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $126.25 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
Tricare	$34 - $184	27%
Triwest Va - All Plans	$34 - $184	27%
Aetna	$37 - $505	29%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$50 - $475	40%
Healthscope Stellar-All Plans	$55 - $314	44%
Wellmark Hmo	$72 - $208	57%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$81 - $229	64%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $564	69%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$95 - $386	75%
Health Partners Prestage	$110 - $446	87%
Cigna	$281 - $576	223%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$281 - $576	223%

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 $90.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
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.