CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $156
  • Cash Discount Price: $111
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 19.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$111

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
$8.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $111 (1359%)
Insurance Median: $156 (1909%)
Cash: $111 (1359% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $156 (1909% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.17 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 1909% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1809%). 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
Medicare (plans) $65 - $72 796%
Iowa Total Care $66 808%
Medicaid / KanCare $67 820%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 845%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $121 906%
Aetna $80 - $156 979%
Amish Hospital Aid $93 1138%
Centivo $105 1285%
Ambetter / Centene $117 1432%
Geha $121 1481%
Health Choices $125 1530%
Medical Associates $125 1530%
Claimdoc $140 1714%
Nova $140 1714%
1199 National Benefit Fund $156 1909%
Allied Benefit Systems $156 1909%
Asr Health Benefits $156 1909%
Christian Brother Services $156 1909%
Coventry $156 1909%
First Health $156 1909%
Lucent Health $156 1909%
Luminare Health $156 1909%
Medical Mutual $156 1909%
Meritain $156 1909%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $156 1909%
Webtpa $156 1909%
Health Partners $164 2007%
Multiplan $165 2020%
Auxiant $167 2044%
Cigna $167 2044%
Medica $167 2044%
Midlands $167 2044%
Midlands Choice $167 2044%
Crime Victim Assistance $170 2081%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $170 2081%

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