CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $340
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $340 (269%)

Insurance Median: $236 (187%)

Cash: $340 (269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (187% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $421	18%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$28 - $236	22%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$33 - $236	26%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$33 - $236	26%
Cigna	$50 - $365	40%
Magnolia Mcaid	$99 - $110	78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $477	79%
Corvel - All Plans	$106 - $505	84%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$236	187%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$449	356%
Health Partners - All Plans	$466	369%
Multiplan - All Plans	$505	400%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $340.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77067.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77067.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.