CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Merit Health Wesley

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Merit Health Wesley is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5001 W Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $295 (188%)
Insurance Median: $129 (82%)
Cash: $295 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (82% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $35 - $176 22%
Magnolia $83 - $94 53%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $241 53%
Magnolia Mcd Ms Chip $84 54%
Caresource Truecare $85 54%
Tricare $88 56%
Molina Chip $90 57%
Node Champva $92 59%
Veterans Eval Services $92 59%
First Choice $94 - $925 60%
Humana $94 60%
Medicare (plans) $94 60%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $94 60%
Molina $95 61%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node First Choice American Health Mcr Adv $95 61%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $95 61%
Node Va $95 61%
Aetna $96 - $482 61%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $97 62%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $105 67%
Advanced Health Systems $110 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $130 83%
First Choice Molina $162 103%
Magnolia Exchange $166 106%
Molina Exchange $172 110%
First Choice Lgp $207 132%
Ms Work Comp $212 135%
Vantage Health $214 136%
Chs Group Health Plan $231 147%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $235 150%
Self Pay $243 - $347 155%
Cigna $326 208%
Trimed Billing Solutions $347 221%
Benefit Management Services $751 478%
Coventry First Health $867 552%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $1,156 736%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5001 W Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals