CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $156
  • Cash Discount Price: $403
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $403. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$403

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$156

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $403 (3010%)
Insurance Median: $156 (1165%)
Cash: $403 (3010% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $156 (1165% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 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 1165% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1065%). 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 - $170 67%
Medicare (plans) $65 - $72 485%
Iowa Total Care $66 493%
Medicaid / KanCare $67 500%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 515%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $121 553%
Aetna $80 - $156 597%
Amish Hospital Aid $93 695%
Centivo $105 784%
Ambetter / Centene $117 874%
Geha $121 904%
Health Choices $125 934%
Medical Associates $125 934%
Claimdoc $140 1046%
Nova $140 1046%
1199 National Benefit Fund $156 1165%
Allied Benefit Systems $156 1165%
Asr Health Benefits $156 1165%
Christian Brother Services $156 1165%
Coventry $156 1165%
First Health $156 1165%
Lucent Health $156 1165%
Luminare Health $156 1165%
Medical Mutual $156 1165%
Meritain $156 1165%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $156 1165%
Webtpa $156 1165%
Health Partners $164 1225%
Multiplan $165 1232%
Auxiant $167 1247%
Cigna $167 1247%
Medica $167 1247%
Midlands $167 1247%
Midlands Choice $167 1247%
Crime Victim Assistance $170 1270%

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