Gallium Ga-68 Gozetotide, Diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 Millicurie in Mississippi

Mississippi Pricing in Context

In Mississippi, CPT code A9596 (Gallium Ga-68 Gozetotide, Diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 Millicurie) carries an average Medicare payment of $826.06 — 2% above the national benchmark of $813.08. 1 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 274 total services. Individual payments in MS ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Mississippi is $1,840.00, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Mississippi sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Medical Supplies procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Mississippi lands near $2,280.23, with self-pay cash prices typically around $1,283.35. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.