CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $300
  • Cash Discount Price: $254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Mercyone Elkader Medical Center is $300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$300

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $254 (286%)
Insurance Median: $300 (337%)
Cash: $254 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $300 (337% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 337% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 237%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $161 - $242 181%
Aetna $163 - $346 183%
Medicare (plans) $164 - $254 184%
UnitedHealthcare $173 - $352 195%
Iowa Total Care $195 - $292 219%
Medicaid / KanCare $198 - $298 223%
Amish Hospital Aid $216 - $325 243%
1199 National Benefit Fund $230 - $346 259%
Allied Benefit Systems $230 - $346 259%
Asr Health Benefits $230 - $346 259%
Christian Brother Services $230 - $346 259%
Coventry $230 - $346 259%
First Health $230 - $346 259%
Lucent Health $230 - $346 259%
Luminare Health $230 - $346 259%
Medical Mutual $230 - $346 259%
Meritain $230 - $346 259%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $230 - $346 259%
Webtpa $230 - $346 259%
Geha $235 - $352 264%
Centivo $244 - $367 274%
Health Choices $250 - $376 281%
Medical Associates $250 - $376 281%
Ambetter / Centene $273 - $411 307%
Health Partners $301 - $452 339%
Auxiant $307 - $461 345%
Cigna $307 - $461 345%
Medica $307 - $461 345%
Midlands $307 - $461 345%
Midlands Choice $307 - $461 345%
Crime Victim Assistance $313 - $470 352%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $313 - $470 352%
Claimdoc $327 - $491 368%
Nova $327 - $491 368%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals