CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77067
  • Insurance Median: $272
  • Cash Discount Price: $360
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Lucas County Health Center is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $360. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$360

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$272

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: $360 (285%)
Insurance Median: $272 (215%)
Cash: $360 (285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $272 (215% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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 $220 174%
Humana $220 - $340 174%
Medicare (plans) $220 174%
UnitedHealthcare $220 - $312 174%
Occunet $240 190%
Wellmark Hmo $264 209%
Wellmark Ppo $264 209%
Iowa Total Care $280 222%
Molina $280 222%
Midlands Choice $380 301%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals