CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $372
Cash Discount Price: $392
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $372. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$372

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: $392 (250%)

Insurance Median: $372 (237%)

Cash: $392 (250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $372 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $67	39%
Mercy One - All Plans	$186	118%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$186	118%
Humana	$188	120%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$190	121%
UnitedHealthcare	$192 - $372	122%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans	$343	218%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$343	218%
Medical Associates - All Plans	$416	265%
Preferred Health - All Plans	$416	265%
Aetna	$456 - $475	290%
Multiplan - All Plans	$466	297%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus	$475	303%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans	$505	322%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$510	325%

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 $392.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77066.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kossuth Regional Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77066.
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.