CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Merit Health Natchez

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $126
  • Cash Discount Price: $351
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Merit Health Natchez is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $351. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$351

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$126

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: $351 (224%)
Insurance Median: $126 (80%)
Cash: $351 (224% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $126 (80% 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
Medpartners $58 37%
Medicaid / KanCare $83 - $178 53%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $241 53%
Caresource Truecare $85 54%
Tricare $88 56%
Molina Chip $90 57%
Node Champva $92 59%
Veterans Eval Services $92 59%
First Choice $94 - $818 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 First Choice Ice $95 61%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $95 61%
Node Molina $95 61%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node Va $95 61%
Aetna $96 - $659 61%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $97 62%
Node Dignity Care Mcr Adv $98 62%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $105 67%
Advanced Health Systems $110 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $130 83%
Magnolia Exchange $166 106%
Molina Exchange $172 110%
Humana $178 113%
Prime Health Wc $206 131%
Cigna $210 134%
Self Pay $210 - $491 134%
Work Comp $212 135%
Vantage Commercial $214 136%
Vantage Ppaca Tiered $219 140%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $235 150%
Trimed Billing Solutions $351 224%
Prime Health Services $935 596%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $1,169 745%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals