CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 77066 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 77066
  • Insurance Median: $630
  • Cash Discount Price: $446
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $630. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $446. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $156.98, this hospital’s rate is 4.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$630

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$156.98

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $156.98 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $446 (284%)
Insurance Median: $630 (401%)
Cash: $446 (284% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $630 (401% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $156.98 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 401% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 301%). 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 $142 90%
Medicare (plans) $262 - $292 167%
Iowa Total Care $266 169%
Medicaid / KanCare $270 - $271 172%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $278 177%
UnitedHealthcare $298 - $487 190%
Aetna $323 - $630 206%
Amish Hospital Aid $374 238%
Centivo $422 269%
Ambetter / Centene $473 301%
Geha $487 310%
Health Choices $505 322%
Medical Associates $505 322%
Claimdoc $565 360%
Nova $565 360%
1199 National Benefit Fund $630 401%
Allied Benefit Systems $630 401%
Asr Health Benefits $630 401%
Christian Brother Services $630 401%
Coventry $630 401%
First Health $630 401%
Lucent Health $630 401%
Luminare Health $630 401%
Medical Mutual $630 401%
Meritain $630 401%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $630 401%
Webtpa $630 401%
Health Partners $660 420%
Multiplan $665 424%
Auxiant $672 428%
Cigna $672 428%
Medica $672 428%
Midlands $672 428%
Midlands Choice $672 428%
Crime Victim Assistance $686 437%

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