CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 85610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85610
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.29, this hospital’s rate is 14.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.29

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.29 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $77 (1795%)
Insurance Median: $61 (1422%)
Cash: $77 (1795% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (1422% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.29 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 1422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1322%). 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 - $66 210%
Medicare (plans) $25 - $28 583%
Iowa Total Care $26 606%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 606%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 629%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $47 676%
Aetna $31 - $61 723%
Amish Hospital Aid $36 839%
Centivo $41 956%
Ambetter / Centene $45 1049%
Geha $47 1096%
Health Choices $49 1142%
Medical Associates $49 1142%
Claimdoc $54 1259%
Nova $54 1259%
1199 National Benefit Fund $61 1422%
Allied Benefit Systems $61 1422%
Asr Health Benefits $61 1422%
Christian Brother Services $61 1422%
Coventry $61 1422%
First Health $61 1422%
Lucent Health $61 1422%
Luminare Health $61 1422%
Medical Mutual $61 1422%
Meritain $61 1422%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $61 1422%
Webtpa $61 1422%
Health Partners $63 1469%
Multiplan $64 1492%
Auxiant $65 1515%
Cigna $65 1515%
Medica $65 1515%
Midlands $65 1515%
Midlands Choice $65 1515%
Crime Victim Assistance $66 1538%

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