CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 11.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $318 (6211%)
Insurance Median: $60 (1172%)
Cash: $318 (6211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (1172% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 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 1172% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1072%). 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 - $65 176%
Iowa Total Care $25 488%
Medicare (plans) $25 - $28 488%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 508%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 508%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $46 547%
Aetna $31 - $60 605%
Amish Hospital Aid $35 684%
Centivo $40 781%
Ambetter / Centene $45 879%
Geha $46 898%
Health Choices $48 938%
Medical Associates $48 938%
Claimdoc $54 1055%
Nova $54 1055%
1199 National Benefit Fund $60 1172%
Allied Benefit Systems $60 1172%
Asr Health Benefits $60 1172%
Christian Brother Services $60 1172%
Coventry $60 1172%
First Health $60 1172%
Lucent Health $60 1172%
Luminare Health $60 1172%
Medical Mutual $60 1172%
Meritain $60 1172%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $60 1172%
Webtpa $60 1172%
Health Partners $63 1230%
Multiplan $63 1230%
Auxiant $64 1250%
Cigna $64 1250%
Medica $64 1250%
Midlands $64 1250%
Midlands Choice $64 1250%
Crime Victim Assistance $65 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