CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $76 (262%)
Insurance Median: $61 (210%)
Cash: $76 (262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (210% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.06 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Iowa Total Care $22 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 76%
Aetna $27 - $61 93%
Medicare (plans) $27 - $28 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 96%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $350 96%
Health Choices $30 103%
Medical Associates $30 103%
Centivo $34 117%
Amish Hospital Aid $37 127%
Oscar $37 127%
Ambetter / Centene $47 162%
Claimdoc $56 193%
Nova $56 193%
1199 National Benefit Fund $61 210%
Allied Benefit Systems $61 210%
Asr Health Benefits $61 210%
Christian Brother Services $61 210%
Coventry $61 210%
First Health $61 210%
Lucent Health $61 210%
Luminare Health $61 210%
Medical Mutual $61 210%
Meritain $61 210%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $61 210%
Webtpa $61 210%
Preferred One $76 262%
Health Partners $78 268%
Auxiant $82 282%
Cigna $82 282%
Medica $82 282%
Midlands $82 282%
Midlands Choice $82 282%
Mhnet $94 323%
Multiplan $105 361%
Crime Victim Assistance $117 403%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $117 403%
Geha $350 1204%

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