CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $855
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $855. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$855

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $855 (8097%)
Insurance Median: $16 (152%)
Cash: $855 (8097% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (152% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $231 85%
Aetna $10 - $121 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 95%
Iowa Total Care $10 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $10 95%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $11 95%
Geha $11 104%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $231 104%
Centivo $13 123%
Amish Hospital Aid $14 133%
Oscar $14 133%
Ambetter / Centene $18 170%
Claimdoc $21 199%
Nova $21 199%
Health Choices $59 559%
Medical Associates $59 559%
1199 National Benefit Fund $121 1146%
Allied Benefit Systems $121 1146%
Asr Health Benefits $121 1146%
Christian Brother Services $121 1146%
Coventry $121 1146%
First Health $121 1146%
Lucent Health $121 1146%
Luminare Health $121 1146%
Medical Mutual $121 1146%
Meritain $121 1146%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $121 1146%
Webtpa $121 1146%
Preferred One $150 1420%
Health Partners $155 1468%
Auxiant $162 1534%
Cigna $162 1534%
Medica $162 1534%
Midlands $162 1534%
Midlands Choice $162 1534%
Mhnet $185 1752%
Multiplan $208 1970%
Crime Victim Assistance $231 2188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals