CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mahaska Health Partnership

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Mahaska Health Partnership is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $190 (121%)

Insurance Median: $132 (84%)

Cash: $190 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (84% 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.

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
Aetna	$44 - $307	28%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$44 - $174	28%
Humana	$44 - $174	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $204	28%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$46 - $174	29%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$51 - $174	32%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$101 - $307	64%
Medicaid / KanCare	$130 - $132	83%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$130 - $132	83%
Wellmark Hmo	$208	133%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$229	146%

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 $190.
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 Mahaska Health Partnership 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.