CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 76705 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76705
  • Insurance Median: $787
  • Cash Discount Price: $556
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $787. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $556. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 7.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$556

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$787

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $556 (521%)
Insurance Median: $787 (737%)
Cash: $556 (521% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $787 (737% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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 737% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 637%). 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) $327 - $365 306%
Iowa Total Care $332 311%
Medicaid / KanCare $337 - $338 316%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $347 325%
UnitedHealthcare $372 - $608 348%
Aetna $404 - $787 378%
Amish Hospital Aid $467 437%
Centivo $526 492%
Ambetter / Centene $590 552%
Geha $608 569%
Health Choices $630 590%
Medical Associates $630 590%
Claimdoc $705 660%
Nova $705 660%
1199 National Benefit Fund $787 737%
Allied Benefit Systems $787 737%
Asr Health Benefits $787 737%
Christian Brother Services $787 737%
Coventry $787 737%
First Health $787 737%
Lucent Health $787 737%
Luminare Health $787 737%
Medical Mutual $787 737%
Meritain $787 737%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $787 737%
Webtpa $787 737%
Health Partners $823 771%
Multiplan $830 777%
Auxiant $839 786%
Cigna $839 786%
Medica $839 786%
Midlands $839 786%
Midlands Choice $839 786%
Crime Victim Assistance $856 801%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $856 801%

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