CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $164
  • Cash Discount Price: $344
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Merit Health River Region is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $344. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$344

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$164

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: $344 (219%)
Insurance Median: $164 (104%)
Cash: $344 (219% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $164 (104% 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.

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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
Magnolia $83 53%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $83 53%
Medicaid / KanCare $83 - $219 53%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $241 53%
Caresource Truecare $85 54%
Tricare $88 56%
Molina Chip $90 57%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $92 59%
Veterans Eval Services $92 59%
First Choice $94 - $1,075 60%
Medicare (plans) $94 60%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $94 60%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $94 60%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $95 61%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node Va $95 61%
Aetna $96 - $219 61%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $97 62%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $98 62%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $105 67%
Advanced Health Systems $110 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $130 83%
Node Seven Corners $162 103%
Magnolia Exchange $166 106%
Molina Exchange $172 110%
Ms Work Comp $212 135%
Vantage Commercial $214 136%
Humana $219 140%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $235 150%
Self Pay $258 - $430 164%
Medpartners $287 183%
Trimed Billing Solutions $430 274%
Cigna $592 - $1,003 377%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $788 502%
Phcs $860 548%
Ms Health Partners $1,075 685%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $1,433 913%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals