CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 73130
  • Insurance Median: $288
  • Cash Discount Price: $254
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$288

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: $254 (286%)
Insurance Median: $288 (324%)
Cash: $254 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $288 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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) $120 - $200 135%
Iowa Total Care $121 - $182 136%
Medicaid / KanCare $123 - $186 138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $127 - $191 143%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $334 153%
Aetna $148 - $432 166%
Amish Hospital Aid $171 - $256 192%
Centivo $192 - $289 216%
Ambetter / Centene $216 - $324 243%
Geha $222 - $334 250%
Health Choices $230 - $346 259%
Medical Associates $230 - $346 259%
Claimdoc $258 - $387 290%
Nova $258 - $387 290%
1199 National Benefit Fund $288 - $432 324%
Allied Benefit Systems $288 - $432 324%
Asr Health Benefits $288 - $432 324%
Christian Brother Services $288 - $432 324%
Coventry $288 - $432 324%
First Health $288 - $432 324%
Lucent Health $288 - $432 324%
Luminare Health $288 - $432 324%
Medical Mutual $288 - $432 324%
Meritain $288 - $432 324%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $288 - $432 324%
Webtpa $288 - $432 324%
Health Partners $301 - $452 339%
Multiplan $304 - $456 342%
Auxiant $307 - $461 345%
Cigna $307 - $461 345%
Medica $307 - $461 345%
Midlands $307 - $461 345%
Midlands Choice $307 - $461 345%
Crime Victim Assistance $313 - $470 352%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $313 - $470 352%

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