CMS Price Transparency Data

Prosthetic fitting and training

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97761 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97761
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prosthetic fitting and training at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $66 (163%)
Insurance Median: $60 (148%)
Cash: $66 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (148% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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
Health Choices $22 - $29 54%
Medical Associates $22 - $29 54%
Iowa Total Care $25 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 62%
Aetna $38 - $60 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 94%
Medicare (plans) $38 - $39 94%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $350 94%
1199 National Benefit Fund $46 - $60 114%
Allied Benefit Systems $46 - $60 114%
Asr Health Benefits $46 - $60 114%
Christian Brother Services $46 - $60 114%
Coventry $46 - $60 114%
First Health $46 - $60 114%
Lucent Health $46 - $60 114%
Luminare Health $46 - $60 114%
Medical Mutual $46 - $60 114%
Meritain $46 - $60 114%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $46 - $60 114%
Webtpa $46 - $60 114%
Centivo $47 116%
Amish Hospital Aid $51 126%
Oscar $51 126%
Preferred One $57 - $75 141%
Health Partners $58 - $77 144%
Auxiant $61 - $80 151%
Cigna $61 - $80 151%
Medica $61 - $80 151%
Midlands $61 - $80 151%
Midlands Choice $61 - $80 151%
Ambetter / Centene $65 161%
Mhnet $70 - $92 173%
Claimdoc $77 191%
Nova $77 191%
Multiplan $78 - $104 193%
Crime Victim Assistance $87 - $115 215%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $87 - $115 215%
Geha $350 866%

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