CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Towner County Medical Center

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77067
  • Insurance Median: $437
  • Cash Discount Price: $486
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Towner County Medical Center is $437. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $486. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 228 1St Ave, Cando, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$486

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$437

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: $486 (385%)
Insurance Median: $437 (346%)
Cash: $486 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $437 (346% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $282 223%
Aetna $292 - $899 231%
UnitedHealthcare $292 - $437 231%
Medica $462 366%
Sanford Health Plan $462 366%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 228 1St Ave, Cando, ND 58324
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals