CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $218
  • Cash Discount Price: $202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$218

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$60.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $60.27 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $202 (335%)
Insurance Median: $218 (362%)
Cash: $202 (335% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $218 (362% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $60.27 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 362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 262%). 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 $5 8%
Medicare (plans) $94 - $104 156%
Iowa Total Care $95 158%
Medicaid / KanCare $96 - $97 159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 164%
UnitedHealthcare $106 - $211 176%
Aetna $116 - $225 192%
Amish Hospital Aid $134 222%
Centivo $151 251%
Ambetter / Centene $169 280%
Health Choices $180 299%
Medical Associates $180 299%
Claimdoc $202 335%
Nova $202 335%
Geha $211 350%
1199 National Benefit Fund $225 373%
Allied Benefit Systems $225 373%
Asr Health Benefits $225 373%
Christian Brother Services $225 373%
Coventry $225 373%
First Health $225 373%
Lucent Health $225 373%
Luminare Health $225 373%
Medical Mutual $225 373%
Meritain $225 373%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $225 373%
Webtpa $225 373%
Health Partners $236 392%
Multiplan $238 395%
Auxiant $240 398%
Cigna $240 398%
Medica $240 398%
Midlands $240 398%
Midlands Choice $240 398%
Crime Victim Assistance $245 407%

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