CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $709
  • Cash Discount Price: $502
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $709. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $502. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 6.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$502

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$709

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$103.79

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $103.79 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $502 (484%)
Insurance Median: $709 (683%)
Cash: $502 (484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $709 (683% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $103.79 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 683% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 583%). 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) $295 - $329 284%
Iowa Total Care $299 288%
Medicaid / KanCare $304 - $305 293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $313 302%
UnitedHealthcare $336 - $666 324%
Aetna $364 - $709 351%
Amish Hospital Aid $421 406%
Centivo $475 458%
Ambetter / Centene $532 513%
Health Choices $568 547%
Medical Associates $568 547%
Claimdoc $636 613%
Nova $636 613%
Geha $666 642%
1199 National Benefit Fund $709 683%
Allied Benefit Systems $709 683%
Asr Health Benefits $709 683%
Christian Brother Services $709 683%
Coventry $709 683%
First Health $709 683%
Lucent Health $709 683%
Luminare Health $709 683%
Medical Mutual $709 683%
Meritain $709 683%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $709 683%
Webtpa $709 683%
Health Partners $743 716%
Multiplan $749 722%
Auxiant $757 729%
Cigna $757 729%
Medica $757 729%
Midlands $757 729%
Midlands Choice $757 729%
Crime Victim Assistance $772 744%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $772 744%

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