CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $132
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$132

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$32.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.4 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $94 (290%)
Insurance Median: $132 (407%)
Cash: $94 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $132 (407% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.4 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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) $55 - $61 170%
Iowa Total Care $56 173%
Medicaid / KanCare $57 176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 179%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $124 194%
Aetna $68 - $132 210%
Amish Hospital Aid $79 244%
Centivo $89 275%
Ambetter / Centene $99 306%
Health Choices $106 327%
Medical Associates $106 327%
Claimdoc $119 367%
Nova $119 367%
Geha $124 383%
1199 National Benefit Fund $132 407%
Allied Benefit Systems $132 407%
Asr Health Benefits $132 407%
Christian Brother Services $132 407%
Coventry $132 407%
First Health $132 407%
Lucent Health $132 407%
Luminare Health $132 407%
Medical Mutual $132 407%
Meritain $132 407%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $132 407%
Webtpa $132 407%
Health Partners $139 429%
Multiplan $140 432%
Auxiant $141 435%
Cigna $141 435%
Medica $141 435%
Midlands $141 435%
Midlands Choice $141 435%
Crime Victim Assistance $144 444%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $144 444%

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