CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 7.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $81 (527%)
Insurance Median: $115 (749%)
Cash: $81 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (749% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 749% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 649%). 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 $13 85%
Iowa Total Care $48 313%
Medicare (plans) $48 - $53 313%
Medicaid / KanCare $49 319%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 332%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $108 352%
Aetna $59 - $115 384%
Amish Hospital Aid $68 443%
Centivo $77 501%
Ambetter / Centene $86 560%
Health Choices $92 599%
Medical Associates $92 599%
Claimdoc $103 671%
Nova $103 671%
Geha $108 703%
1199 National Benefit Fund $115 749%
Allied Benefit Systems $115 749%
Asr Health Benefits $115 749%
Christian Brother Services $115 749%
Coventry $115 749%
First Health $115 749%
Lucent Health $115 749%
Luminare Health $115 749%
Medical Mutual $115 749%
Meritain $115 749%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $115 749%
Webtpa $115 749%
Health Partners $120 781%
Multiplan $121 788%
Auxiant $122 794%
Cigna $122 794%
Medica $122 794%
Midlands $122 794%
Midlands Choice $122 794%
Crime Victim Assistance $125 814%

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