CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $247
  • Cash Discount Price: $617
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $617. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 8.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$617

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$247

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.6 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $617 (2084%)
Insurance Median: $247 (834%)
Cash: $617 (2084% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $247 (834% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.6 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 834% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 734%). 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 - $269 30%
Medicare (plans) $103 - $115 348%
Iowa Total Care $104 351%
Medicaid / KanCare $106 358%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 368%
UnitedHealthcare $117 - $191 395%
Aetna $127 - $247 429%
Amish Hospital Aid $147 497%
Centivo $165 557%
Ambetter / Centene $185 625%
Geha $191 645%
Health Choices $198 669%
Medical Associates $198 669%
Claimdoc $222 750%
Nova $222 750%
1199 National Benefit Fund $247 834%
Allied Benefit Systems $247 834%
Asr Health Benefits $247 834%
Christian Brother Services $247 834%
Coventry $247 834%
First Health $247 834%
Lucent Health $247 834%
Luminare Health $247 834%
Medical Mutual $247 834%
Meritain $247 834%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $247 834%
Webtpa $247 834%
Health Partners $259 875%
Multiplan $261 882%
Auxiant $264 892%
Cigna $264 892%
Medica $264 892%
Midlands $264 892%
Midlands Choice $264 892%
Crime Victim Assistance $269 909%

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