CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77067
  • Insurance Median: $83
  • Cash Discount Price: $184
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$83

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: $184 (146%)
Insurance Median: $83 (66%)
Cash: $184 (146% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $83 (66% 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.

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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 $48 - $291 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $48 - $53 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $82 65%
Champus_Va $82 65%
Cigna $82 - $231 65%
Medicare (plans) $82 65%
Tricare $82 65%
Veterans_Administration $82 65%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $82 65%
Humana $84 - $288 67%
Meritain $138 109%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $148 117%
Verity $148 117%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $184 146%
Ppo_Plus_ $184 146%
Vantage_Commercial $189 150%
Phcs $215 170%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $215 170%
Lwcc $235 186%
First_Health $246 195%
Workers_Compensation $277 219%
United_Healthcare $323 256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals