CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) 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 $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 6.57x 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
$27.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $27.72 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $129 (465%)
Insurance Median: $182 (657%)
Cash: $129 (465% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (657% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $27.72 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 657% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 557%). 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 - $84 274%
Iowa Total Care $77 278%
Medicaid / KanCare $78 281%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 289%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $171 310%
Aetna $93 - $182 335%
Amish Hospital Aid $108 390%
Centivo $122 440%
Ambetter / Centene $136 491%
Health Choices $146 527%
Medical Associates $146 527%
Claimdoc $163 588%
Nova $163 588%
Geha $171 617%
1199 National Benefit Fund $182 657%
Allied Benefit Systems $182 657%
Asr Health Benefits $182 657%
Christian Brother Services $182 657%
Coventry $182 657%
First Health $182 657%
Lucent Health $182 657%
Luminare Health $182 657%
Medical Mutual $182 657%
Meritain $182 657%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $182 657%
Webtpa $182 657%
Health Partners $190 685%
Multiplan $192 693%
Auxiant $194 700%
Cigna $194 700%
Medica $194 700%
Midlands $194 700%
Midlands Choice $194 700%
Crime Victim Assistance $198 714%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $198 714%

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