CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $4,316
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,052
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $4,316. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,052. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 17.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,052

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,316

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,052 (1252%)
Insurance Median: $4,316 (1771%)
Cash: $3,052 (1252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,316 (1771% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 1771% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1671%). 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) $1,795 - $2,000 736%
Iowa Total Care $1,820 747%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,847 - $1,856 758%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,906 782%
UnitedHealthcare $2,041 - $3,334 837%
Aetna $2,214 - $4,316 908%
Amish Hospital Aid $2,561 1051%
Centivo $2,888 1185%
Ambetter / Centene $3,235 1327%
Geha $3,334 1368%
Health Choices $3,456 1418%
Medical Associates $3,456 1418%
Claimdoc $3,870 1588%
Nova $3,870 1588%
1199 National Benefit Fund $4,316 1771%
Allied Benefit Systems $4,316 1771%
Asr Health Benefits $4,316 1771%
Christian Brother Services $4,316 1771%
Coventry $4,316 1771%
First Health $4,316 1771%
Lucent Health $4,316 1771%
Luminare Health $4,316 1771%
Medical Mutual $4,316 1771%
Meritain $4,316 1771%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $4,316 1771%
Webtpa $4,316 1771%
Health Partners $4,518 1853%
Multiplan $4,555 1869%
Auxiant $4,602 1888%
Cigna $4,602 1888%
Medica $4,602 1888%
Midlands $4,602 1888%
Midlands Choice $4,602 1888%
Crime Victim Assistance $4,696 1926%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $4,696 1926%

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