CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90834
  • Insurance Median: $694
  • Cash Discount Price: $491
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $694. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 3.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$694

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $491 (271%)
Insurance Median: $694 (383%)
Cash: $491 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $694 (383% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 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 383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 283%). 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) $289 - $322 159%
Iowa Total Care $293 162%
Medicaid / KanCare $297 - $298 164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $306 169%
UnitedHealthcare $328 - $652 181%
Aetna $356 - $694 196%
Amish Hospital Aid $412 227%
Centivo $464 256%
Ambetter / Centene $520 287%
Health Choices $556 307%
Medical Associates $556 307%
Claimdoc $622 343%
Nova $622 343%
Geha $652 360%
1199 National Benefit Fund $694 383%
Allied Benefit Systems $694 383%
Asr Health Benefits $694 383%
Christian Brother Services $694 383%
Coventry $694 383%
First Health $694 383%
Lucent Health $694 383%
Luminare Health $694 383%
Medical Mutual $694 383%
Meritain $694 383%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $694 383%
Webtpa $694 383%
Health Partners $726 400%
Multiplan $732 404%
Auxiant $740 408%
Cigna $740 408%
Medica $740 408%
Midlands $740 408%
Midlands Choice $740 408%
Crime Victim Assistance $755 416%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $755 416%

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