CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97530
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$182

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$35.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $35.07 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $129 (368%)
Insurance Median: $182 (519%)
Cash: $129 (368% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (519% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $35.07 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 519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 419%). 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) $76 - $84 217%
Iowa Total Care $77 220%
Medicaid / KanCare $78 222%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 228%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $171 245%
Aetna $93 - $182 265%
Amish Hospital Aid $108 308%
Centivo $122 348%
Ambetter / Centene $136 388%
Health Choices $146 416%
Medical Associates $146 416%
Claimdoc $163 465%
Nova $163 465%
Geha $171 488%
1199 National Benefit Fund $182 519%
Allied Benefit Systems $182 519%
Asr Health Benefits $182 519%
Christian Brother Services $182 519%
Coventry $182 519%
First Health $182 519%
Lucent Health $182 519%
Luminare Health $182 519%
Medical Mutual $182 519%
Meritain $182 519%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $182 519%
Webtpa $182 519%
Health Partners $190 542%
Multiplan $192 547%
Auxiant $194 553%
Cigna $194 553%
Medica $194 553%
Midlands $194 553%
Midlands Choice $194 553%
Crime Victim Assistance $198 565%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $198 565%

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