CMS Price Transparency Data

Screening mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital

Billing Code: 77067 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 77067
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Screening mammogram (both breasts) at Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $126.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $255 (202%)

Insurance Median: $101 (80%)

Cash: $255 (202% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (80% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$83 - $136	66%
Humana	$85	67%
Paramount	$85	67%
Aetna	$86	68%
Medical Mutual	$117	93%
Caresource	$129	102%
Molina Healthcare	$137	109%

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 $255.
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 Mercer County Joint Township Community 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.