How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Compass Memorial Healthcare?

Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, IA currently has 62 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Compass Memorial Healthcare's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Compass Memorial Healthcare's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.2× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Compass Memorial Healthcare's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Compass Memorial Healthcare an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-02-12

Compass Memorial Healthcare

300 W May St, Marengo, IA 52301 · 62 Priced Procedures · 80% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.20×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +20% above the fair benchmark (1.20×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

72/100 · Corroborated

72/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic86

Peer Alignment74

Clean Billing82

Real Cash Discount50

High Quality · Fair Price

5-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.20× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Compass Memorial Healthcare prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.5× to 1.3× Medicare, divergence 0.87×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.20× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#47 of 87 in IA · 52nd State Percentile#2,004 of 3,385 in U.S. · 59th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.85× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (50/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 80% patient recommendation (81/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (74.9% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.9× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.22× Fair BaseRate (1.5× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Even at low-cost facilities (1.20× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 8.5× Medicare (29¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.5× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.87× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+13% Upper Tail

Q25 0.85× · Q50 1.22× · Q75 1.38×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.9× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.9× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.5× MedicareElevated

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

0% Cash Edge · 50/100Elevated

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 81/100Good

Procedure Prices at Compass Memorial Healthcare

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 62 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	—	$1,453	—
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$694	$1,021	0.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	$658	$86	7.7×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	—	$646	$511	1.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	—	$490	$258	1.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	—	—	$498	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	—	$456	$160	2.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	—	$445	$338	1.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	—	$448	$343	1.3×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	—	$457	$369	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	—	$418	$303	1.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	—	$426	$448	1.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	—	$322	—
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	—	—	$272	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	—	$238	$130	1.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	—	$241	$134	1.8×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$250	$166	1.5×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$250	$173	1.4×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$250	$181	1.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	—	$215	$166	1.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	—	$240	$583	0.4×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	—	$182	$86	2.1×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$187	$100	1.9×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	—	$211	$163	1.3×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	—	$212	$167	1.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	—	$212	$168	1.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	—	$212	$169	1.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	—	$207	$201	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	—	$178	$132	1.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	—	$196	$242	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	—	$163	$126	1.3×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$168	$148	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	—	$121	$33	3.7×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	—	$121	$38	3.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	—	$126	$92	1.4×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	—	$111	$123	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	—	$85	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	—	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	—	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	—	$80	$93	0.9×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	—	$86	$112	0.8×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	—	$295	$347	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$67	$25	2.7×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	—	$67	$56	1.2×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	—	$79	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	—	$78	$92	0.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	—	$77	$93	0.8×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	—	$75	$110	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$58	$87	0.7×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$58	$110	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$58	$123	0.5×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	—	—	$38	—
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	—	—	$34	—
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	—	—	$40	—
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	—	$45	—
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	—	$5	$4	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$27	$25	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	—	—	$35	—
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	—	—	$51	—
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	—	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	$5	$5	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	$12	$64	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 62 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 74.9%

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CMS CCN: 161317

CPT G0390

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Fair BaseRate™ $1,453

Medicare Rate $1,362

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $1,671

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Compass Memorial Healthcare’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $3,350 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $3,350

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (74.9% of gross = $3,350).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Compass Memorial Healthcare's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$3,019 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $1,453 Fair BaseRate ($1,362 Medicare)

Your bill ($4,472) is $3,019 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($1,453) and 3.3× the $1,362 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (74.9% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall5/5 Stars (5/5)

Safety Composite81/100

Would Recommend80%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)83%

Median ER Wait58 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (122 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Compass Memorial Healthcare.

Price Index: 1.50× regional baseline

Quality: 82/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$72,185U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share2.4%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 72/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 161317

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 161317) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage2026-02-12

Validated Rate Rows633 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 161317

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