CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $92 (317%)
Insurance Median: $131 (451%)
Cash: $92 (317% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (451% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.06 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 451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 351%). 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) $54 - $60 186%
Iowa Total Care $55 189%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 193%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 200%
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $123 213%
Aetna $67 - $130 231%
Amish Hospital Aid $77 265%
Centivo $87 299%
Ambetter / Centene $98 337%
Health Choices $105 361%
Medical Associates $105 361%
Claimdoc $117 403%
Nova $117 403%
Geha $123 423%
1199 National Benefit Fund $130 447%
Allied Benefit Systems $130 447%
Asr Health Benefits $130 447%
Christian Brother Services $130 447%
Coventry $130 447%
First Health $130 447%
Lucent Health $130 447%
Luminare Health $130 447%
Medical Mutual $130 447%
Meritain $130 447%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $130 447%
Webtpa $130 447%
Health Partners $137 471%
Multiplan $138 475%
Auxiant $139 478%
Cigna $139 478%
Medica $139 478%
Midlands $139 478%
Midlands Choice $139 478%
Crime Victim Assistance $142 489%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $142 489%

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