CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $422
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $422. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 12.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$422

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $422 (10738%)
Insurance Median: $51 (1298%)
Cash: $422 (10738% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (1298% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.93 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 1298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1198%). 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 - $56 229%
Medicare (plans) $21 - $24 534%
Iowa Total Care $22 560%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 560%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 585%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $40 611%
Aetna $26 - $51 662%
Amish Hospital Aid $31 789%
Centivo $34 865%
Ambetter / Centene $39 992%
Geha $40 1018%
Health Choices $41 1043%
Medical Associates $41 1043%
Claimdoc $46 1170%
Nova $46 1170%
1199 National Benefit Fund $51 1298%
Allied Benefit Systems $51 1298%
Asr Health Benefits $51 1298%
Christian Brother Services $51 1298%
Coventry $51 1298%
First Health $51 1298%
Lucent Health $51 1298%
Luminare Health $51 1298%
Medical Mutual $51 1298%
Meritain $51 1298%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $51 1298%
Webtpa $51 1298%
Health Partners $54 1374%
Multiplan $54 1374%
Auxiant $55 1399%
Cigna $55 1399%
Medica $55 1399%
Midlands $55 1399%
Midlands Choice $55 1399%
Crime Victim Assistance $56 1425%

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