CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, lower back

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: 72110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72110
  • Insurance Median: $522
  • Cash Discount Price: $369
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, lower back at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $522. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$522

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: $369 (345%)
Insurance Median: $522 (489%)
Cash: $369 (345% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $522 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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) $217 - $242 203%
Iowa Total Care $220 206%
Medicaid / KanCare $223 - $224 209%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $230 215%
UnitedHealthcare $247 - $403 231%
Aetna $268 - $522 251%
Amish Hospital Aid $310 290%
Centivo $349 327%
Ambetter / Centene $391 366%
Geha $403 377%
Health Choices $418 391%
Medical Associates $418 391%
Claimdoc $468 438%
Nova $468 438%
1199 National Benefit Fund $522 489%
Allied Benefit Systems $522 489%
Asr Health Benefits $522 489%
Christian Brother Services $522 489%
Coventry $522 489%
First Health $522 489%
Lucent Health $522 489%
Luminare Health $522 489%
Medical Mutual $522 489%
Meritain $522 489%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $522 489%
Webtpa $522 489%
Health Partners $546 511%
Multiplan $551 516%
Auxiant $557 521%
Cigna $557 521%
Medica $557 521%
Midlands $557 521%
Midlands Choice $557 521%
Crime Victim Assistance $568 532%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $568 532%

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