CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 North 15Th Street, Humboldt, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $196 (155%)

Insurance Median: $182 (144%)

Cash: $196 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (144% 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
Great West	$133 - $172	105%
Aetna	$135 - $184	107%
Health Partners	$135 - $196	107%
Physicians Mutual	$137 - $176	109%
Cigna	$142 - $184	112%
Phcs	$142 - $184	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$148 - $213	117%
Humana	$148 - $208	117%
Iowa Health	$148 - $191	117%
Molina	$148 - $245	117%
Deanhealth	$152 - $196	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $235	144%
Wellpoint	$182 - $245	144%
Iowa Total Care	$190 - $245	150%

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 $196.
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 Humboldt County Memorial Hospital 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.