CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0145
  • Insurance Median: $257
  • Cash Discount Price: $182
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 9.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$257

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$26.49

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $26.49 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $182 (687%)
Insurance Median: $257 (970%)
Cash: $182 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $257 (970% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $26.49 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 970% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 870%). 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
Iowa Dept of Public Health $26 98%
Medicare (plans) $107 - $119 404%
Iowa Total Care $109 411%
Medicaid / KanCare $110 - $111 415%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 430%
UnitedHealthcare $122 - $199 461%
Aetna $132 - $257 498%
Amish Hospital Aid $153 578%
Centivo $172 649%
Ambetter / Centene $193 729%
Geha $199 751%
Medical Associates $206 778%
Health Choices $206 778%
Claimdoc $231 872%
Nova $231 872%
Meritain $257 970%
Christian Brother Services $257 970%
Webtpa $257 970%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $257 970%
Medical Mutual $257 970%
First Health $257 970%
Luminare Health $257 970%
Allied Benefit Systems $257 970%
Lucent Health $257 970%
Asr Health Benefits $257 970%
Coventry $257 970%
1199 National Benefit Fund $257 970%
Health Partners $269 1015%
Multiplan $272 1027%
Cigna $274 1034%
Midlands Choice $274 1034%
Midlands $274 1034%
Medica $274 1034%
Auxiant $274 1034%
Crime Victim Assistance $280 1057%

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