CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 8.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $95 (630%)
Insurance Median: $134 (889%)
Cash: $95 (630% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (889% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 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 889% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 789%). 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) $56 - $62 371%
Iowa Total Care $57 378%
Medicaid / KanCare $57 - $58 378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 391%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $104 418%
Aetna $69 - $134 458%
Amish Hospital Aid $80 531%
Centivo $90 597%
Ambetter / Centene $101 670%
Geha $104 690%
Health Choices $107 710%
Medical Associates $107 710%
Claimdoc $120 796%
Nova $120 796%
1199 National Benefit Fund $134 889%
Allied Benefit Systems $134 889%
Asr Health Benefits $134 889%
Christian Brother Services $134 889%
Coventry $134 889%
First Health $134 889%
Lucent Health $134 889%
Luminare Health $134 889%
Medical Mutual $134 889%
Meritain $134 889%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $134 889%
Webtpa $134 889%
Health Partners $140 928%
Multiplan $142 942%
Auxiant $143 948%
Cigna $143 948%
Medica $143 948%
Midlands $143 948%
Midlands Choice $143 948%
Crime Victim Assistance $146 968%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $146 968%

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