CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77066
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $257
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $257 (164%)

Insurance Median: $189 (120%)

Cash: $257 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (120% 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.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$84 - $136	54%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$86 - $288	55%
Cor Vel	$87 - $294	55%
Select Administrative Services Network	$98 - $269	62%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$105 - $288	67%
Humana	$112 - $223	71%
Zelis	$119 - $288	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$127 - $307	81%
Cigna	$136 - $271	87%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$136 - $225	87%
Medicare (plans)	$136 - $256	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$136 - $223	87%
Shared Health Mississippi	$142 - $234	90%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$156 - $307	99%
Ambetter / Centene	$190 - $225	121%
Aetna	$240 - $250	153%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$261 - $315	166%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$261 - $315	166%

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 $257.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 77066.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Watkins Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 77066.
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.