CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $112
  • Cash Discount Price: $387
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $387. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 11.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$387

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$112

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $387 (3986%)
Insurance Median: $112 (1153%)
Cash: $387 (3986% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $112 (1153% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 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 1153% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1053%). 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 Dept Of Public Health $9 - $122 93%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $52 103%
Iowa Total Care $47 484%
Medicaid / KanCare $48 494%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 515%
UnitedHealthcare $53 - $87 546%
Aetna $58 - $112 597%
Amish Hospital Aid $67 690%
Centivo $75 772%
Ambetter / Centene $84 865%
Geha $87 896%
Health Choices $90 927%
Medical Associates $90 927%
Claimdoc $101 1040%
Nova $101 1040%
1199 National Benefit Fund $112 1153%
Allied Benefit Systems $112 1153%
Asr Health Benefits $112 1153%
Christian Brother Services $112 1153%
Coventry $112 1153%
First Health $112 1153%
Lucent Health $112 1153%
Luminare Health $112 1153%
Medical Mutual $112 1153%
Meritain $112 1153%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $112 1153%
Webtpa $112 1153%
Health Partners $117 1205%
Multiplan $118 1215%
Auxiant $120 1236%
Cigna $120 1236%
Medica $120 1236%
Midlands $120 1236%
Midlands Choice $120 1236%
Crime Victim Assistance $122 1256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA 50662
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals