CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83735
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $470
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 14.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $470 (7015%)
Insurance Median: $98 (1463%)
Cash: $470 (7015% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (1463% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 1463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1363%). 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 - $107 134%
Iowa Total Care $41 612%
Medicare (plans) $41 - $46 612%
Medicaid / KanCare $42 627%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 642%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $76 687%
Aetna $50 - $98 746%
Amish Hospital Aid $58 866%
Centivo $66 985%
Ambetter / Centene $74 1104%
Geha $76 1134%
Health Choices $79 1179%
Medical Associates $79 1179%
Claimdoc $88 1313%
Nova $88 1313%
1199 National Benefit Fund $98 1463%
Allied Benefit Systems $98 1463%
Asr Health Benefits $98 1463%
Christian Brother Services $98 1463%
Coventry $98 1463%
First Health $98 1463%
Lucent Health $98 1463%
Luminare Health $98 1463%
Medical Mutual $98 1463%
Meritain $98 1463%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $98 1463%
Webtpa $98 1463%
Health Partners $103 1537%
Multiplan $104 1552%
Auxiant $105 1567%
Cigna $105 1567%
Medica $105 1567%
Midlands $105 1567%
Midlands Choice $105 1567%
Crime Victim Assistance $107 1597%

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