CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $505
  • Cash Discount Price: $446
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Mercyone Elkader Medical Center is $505. 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 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$505

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: $505 (322%)
Cash: $446 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $505 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). 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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $142 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $353 225%
Aetna $357 - $505 227%
Medicare (plans) $360 - $371 229%
UnitedHealthcare $378 - $514 241%
Iowa Total Care $427 272%
Medicaid / KanCare $433 - $435 276%
Amish Hospital Aid $474 302%
1199 National Benefit Fund $505 322%
Allied Benefit Systems $505 322%
Asr Health Benefits $505 322%
Christian Brother Services $505 322%
Coventry $505 322%
First Health $505 322%
Lucent Health $505 322%
Luminare Health $505 322%
Medical Mutual $505 322%
Meritain $505 322%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $505 322%
Webtpa $505 322%
Geha $514 327%
Centivo $535 341%
Health Choices $549 350%
Medical Associates $549 350%
Ambetter / Centene $599 382%
Health Partners $660 420%
Auxiant $672 428%
Cigna $672 428%
Medica $672 428%
Midlands $672 428%
Midlands Choice $672 428%
Crime Victim Assistance $686 437%
Claimdoc $717 457%
Nova $717 457%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals