CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $92
  • Cash Discount Price: $362
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$92

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $362 (4659%)
Insurance Median: $92 (1184%)
Cash: $362 (4659% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $92 (1184% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 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 1184% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1084%). 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
Aetna $8 - $103 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $45 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 - $48 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $80 103%
Iowa Total Care $43 553%
Medicaid / KanCare $44 566%
Amish Hospital Aid $61 785%
Centivo $69 888%
Ambetter / Centene $77 991%
Geha $80 1030%
Health Choices $82 1055%
Medical Associates $82 1055%
Claimdoc $92 1184%
Nova $92 1184%
1199 National Benefit Fund $103 1326%
Allied Benefit Systems $103 1326%
Asr Health Benefits $103 1326%
Christian Brother Services $103 1326%
Coventry $103 1326%
First Health $103 1326%
Lucent Health $103 1326%
Luminare Health $103 1326%
Medical Mutual $103 1326%
Meritain $103 1326%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $103 1326%
Webtpa $103 1326%
Health Partners $108 1390%
Multiplan $109 1403%
Auxiant $110 1416%
Cigna $110 1416%
Medica $110 1416%
Midlands $110 1416%
Midlands Choice $110 1416%
Crime Victim Assistance $112 1441%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $112 1441%

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