Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics

112 JEFFERSON ST, West Union, IA 52175

CMS Overall Rating ★★★★★

How this hospital's prices compare 133 procedures scored

1.2×

the fair BaseRate, typically

above the fair price

Across 133 shoppable procedures, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics typically charges above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less elsewhere. 57 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Psychological testing evaluation fair $102 → $839 8.2×
Behavioral health day program fair $113 → $654 5.8×
Psychological testing by technician fair $150 → $839 5.6×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics publishes prices for 133 shoppable procedures in West Union, IA. It's classified by CMS as Critical Access Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS rates it 5/5 stars, and 78% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 25 Beds Teaching Status: Non-Teaching Annual Discharges: 156

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 78% High Patient Rating: 77% ER Wait Time (Med): 88 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 133 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.2× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$839	$102	8.2×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	—	$654	$113	5.8×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$839	$150	5.6×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,425	$495	4.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$2,410	$508	4.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,410	$580	4.2×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$5,000	$1,316	3.8×
Behavioral health counseling (group) HCPCS Code: `H0009`	—	$727	$222	3.3×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$839	$267	3.1×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$177	$58	3.1×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$4,966	$1,636	3.0×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$4,171	$1,400	3.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$344	$119	2.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	—	$774	$290	2.7×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$328	$123	2.7×
Behavioral health counseling (per session) HCPCS Code: `H0008`	—	$727	$278	2.6×
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	—	$727	$280	2.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	—	$1,133	$444	2.6×
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	—	$719	$306	2.4×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$328	$140	2.3×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	—	$774	$351	2.2×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	—	$399	$189	2.1×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	—	$774	$385	2.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	—	$399	$202	2.0×
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	—	$727	$406	1.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	—	$774	$448	1.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	—	$263	$152	1.7×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$33,630	$19,592	1.7×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$31,010	$18,590	1.7×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$32,317	$19,935	1.6×
Residential substance abuse treatment HCPCS Code: `H2035`	—	$177	$110	1.6×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$120	$213	$135	1.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$1,636	$1,812	$1,147	1.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	—	$134	$86	1.6×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	—	$134	$87	1.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	—	$134	$87	1.5×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	—	$263	$174	1.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	—	$134	$89	1.5×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$328	$219	1.5×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$216	$145	1.5×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	—	$134	$90	1.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	—	$134	$91	1.5×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$13,374	$9,067	1.5×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$42,567	$28,903	1.5×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$120	$213	$147	1.4×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	—	$165	$115	1.4×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	—	$134	$94	1.4×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$130	$91	1.4×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	—	$973	$682	1.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	—	$134	$94	1.4×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	—	$134	$95	1.4×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$80	$142	$102	1.4×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$212	$158	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$59	$44	1.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	—	$774	$597	1.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	—	$134	$104	1.3×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$123	$85	$66	1.3×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	—	$593	$465	1.3×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$38	$54	$44	1.2×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	—	$578	$466	1.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	—	$578	$475	1.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	—	$578	$477	1.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	—	$399	$331	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$54	$45	1.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$1,048	$883	1.2×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	—	$130	$115	1.1×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$64	$57	1.1×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$138	$129	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$54	$50	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$54	$52	1.0×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	—	$79	$75	1.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$609	$605	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$199	$201	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$74	$85	$87	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$55	$85	$87	1.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$212	$218	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$87	$85	$88	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$62	$85	$92	0.9×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$3,621	$3,898	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$199	$215	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$70	$85	$92	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$62	$85	$92	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	—	$257	$281	0.9×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	—	$257	$282	0.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$54	$85	$94	0.9×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	—	$257	$283	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$72	$59	$65	0.9×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	—	$257	$284	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	—	$257	$288	0.9×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$11	$13	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$53	$68	$78	0.9×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$604	$318	$368	0.9×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$60	$68	$82	0.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$3,274	$3,975	0.8×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$35	$43	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	$63	$78	0.8×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$168	$213	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	—	$56	$72	0.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$56	$20	$26	0.8×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$45	$38	$50	0.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	—	$11	$15	0.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	—	$11	$15	0.7×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	—	$11	$15	0.7×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	—	$11	$15	0.7×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$22	$32	0.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$92	$23	$35	0.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$67	$20	$31	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	—	$26	$40	0.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	—	$18	$29	0.6×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	—	$24	$38	0.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	—	$18	$29	0.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	$9	$14	0.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	—	$26	$42	0.6×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	—	$11	$20	0.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	—	$11	$20	0.6×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	—	$11	$20	0.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	—	$18	$34	0.5×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	—	$6	$11	0.5×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$12	$24	0.5×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	—	$24	$48	0.5×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$64	$131	0.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	—	$9	$19	0.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$22	$48	0.5×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	—	$18	$39	0.5×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	—	$11	$26	0.4×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$128	$35	$99	0.4×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$63	$9	$41	0.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$22,761	$2,708	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$141	—	$116	—
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$5,240	$1,255	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$7,908	$1,515	unverified
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$22,761	$2,643	unverified
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$3,023	—	$399	—