CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73610
  • Insurance Median: $384
  • Cash Discount Price: $340
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $384. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$384

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $340 (382%)
Insurance Median: $384 (432%)
Cash: $340 (382% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $384 (432% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). 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) $160 - $267 180%
Iowa Total Care $162 - $243 182%
Medicaid / KanCare $164 - $248 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 - $254 191%
UnitedHealthcare $182 - $445 205%
Aetna $197 - $576 222%
Amish Hospital Aid $228 - $342 256%
Centivo $257 - $386 289%
Ambetter / Centene $288 - $432 324%
Geha $297 - $445 334%
Health Choices $308 - $461 346%
Medical Associates $308 - $461 346%
Claimdoc $344 - $517 387%
Nova $344 - $517 387%
1199 National Benefit Fund $384 - $576 432%
Allied Benefit Systems $384 - $576 432%
Asr Health Benefits $384 - $576 432%
Christian Brother Services $384 - $576 432%
Coventry $384 - $576 432%
First Health $384 - $576 432%
Lucent Health $384 - $576 432%
Luminare Health $384 - $576 432%
Medical Mutual $384 - $576 432%
Meritain $384 - $576 432%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $384 - $576 432%
Webtpa $384 - $576 432%
Health Partners $402 - $603 452%
Multiplan $405 - $608 456%
Auxiant $410 - $614 461%
Cigna $410 - $614 461%
Medica $410 - $614 461%
Midlands $410 - $614 461%
Midlands Choice $410 - $614 461%
Crime Victim Assistance $418 - $627 470%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $418 - $627 470%

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