CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrical stimulation therapy

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: G0283 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0283
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrical stimulation therapy at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12.69, this hospital’s rate is 8.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$12.69

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $12.69 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $75 (591%)
Insurance Median: $106 (835%)
Cash: $75 (591% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (835% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $12.69 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 835% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 735%). 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) $44 - $49 347%
Iowa Total Care $45 355%
Medicaid / KanCare $45 355%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 370%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $99 394%
Aetna $54 - $106 426%
Amish Hospital Aid $63 496%
Centivo $71 559%
Ambetter / Centene $79 623%
Health Choices $85 670%
Medical Associates $85 670%
Nova $95 749%
Claimdoc $95 749%
Geha $99 780%
Medical Mutual $106 835%
Meritain $106 835%
Christian Brother Services $106 835%
Luminare Health $106 835%
Asr Health Benefits $106 835%
Webtpa $106 835%
Coventry $106 835%
Lucent Health $106 835%
Allied Benefit Systems $106 835%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $106 835%
1199 National Benefit Fund $106 835%
First Health $106 835%
Health Partners $111 875%
Multiplan $112 883%
Midlands $113 890%
Auxiant $113 890%
Cigna $113 890%
Medica $113 890%
Midlands Choice $113 890%
Iowa Dept of Public Health $115 906%
Crime Victim Assistance $115 906%

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