CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $484
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at The McDowell Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $484. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$484

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $484 (308%)
Insurance Median: $115 (73%)
Cash: $484 (308% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (73% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 41%
United $65 - $249 41%
Wellcare $66 - $106 42%
Amerihealth $67 43%
Partners Health Management $68 43%
Vaya Health $68 43%
Apex Health $97 62%
Alignment Health $103 66%
Devoted Health $103 66%
Aetna $105 - $350 67%
Humana $106 - $107 68%
Provider Partners Health Plan $109 69%
Cigna $111 - $259 71%
Troy Healthcare $111 71%
Healthteam Advantage $113 72%
Amerihealth Caritas $117 75%
Longevity Health Plan $124 79%
Caresource $213 136%
Medcost $237 - $412 151%
Magellan $291 185%
Magellan Behavioral Health $291 185%
Multiplan $388 247%
Avalon Administrative Services $412 262%
Prime Health $426 - $436 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals