CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 17.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $236 (4574%)
Insurance Median: $90 (1744%)
Cash: $236 (4574% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (1744% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 1744% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1644%). 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 - $98 174%
Medicare (plans) $37 - $42 717%
Iowa Total Care $38 736%
Medicaid / KanCare $39 756%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 775%
UnitedHealthcare $43 - $70 833%
Aetna $46 - $90 891%
Amish Hospital Aid $53 1027%
Centivo $60 1163%
Ambetter / Centene $68 1318%
Geha $70 1357%
Health Choices $72 1395%
Medical Associates $72 1395%
Claimdoc $81 1570%
Nova $81 1570%
1199 National Benefit Fund $90 1744%
Allied Benefit Systems $90 1744%
Asr Health Benefits $90 1744%
Christian Brother Services $90 1744%
Coventry $90 1744%
First Health $90 1744%
Lucent Health $90 1744%
Luminare Health $90 1744%
Medical Mutual $90 1744%
Meritain $90 1744%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $90 1744%
Webtpa $90 1744%
Health Partners $94 1822%
Multiplan $95 1841%
Auxiant $96 1860%
Cigna $96 1860%
Medica $96 1860%
Midlands $96 1860%
Midlands Choice $96 1860%
Crime Victim Assistance $98 1899%

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