CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Sanford Luverne Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $550
  • Cash Discount Price: $550
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Sanford Luverne Medical Center is $550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 N Kniss Avenue P O Box 1019, Luverne, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$550

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: $550 (350%)
Insurance Median: $550 (350%)
Cash: $550 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $550 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $167 - $637 106%
Sanford Health Plan Align $242 154%
Ucare $259 - $604 165%
Aetna $262 - $598 167%
Health Partners $262 - $550 167%
Medicare (plans) $262 167%
UnitedHealthcare $262 - $574 167%
Primewest $267 - $325 170%
Sanford Health Plan $369 - $434 235%
Security Health Plan $378 241%
Medica $605 - $651 385%
Cigna $619 394%
First Choice Health Network $619 394%
Healthez $619 394%
Multiplan $619 394%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 N Kniss Avenue P O Box 1019, Luverne, MN 56156
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals