CMS Price Transparency Data

Prostate cancer screening (blood test)

Facility: Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Billing Code: G0103 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0103
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prostate cancer screening (blood test) at Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $19.31, this hospital’s rate is 9.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$19.31

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $19.31 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $129 (668%)
Insurance Median: $183 (948%)
Cash: $129 (668% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (948% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $19.31 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 948% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 848%). 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) $20 - $85 104%
Iowa Total Care $77 399%
Medicaid / KanCare $78 - $79 404%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $81 419%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $141 445%
Aetna $94 - $183 487%
Amish Hospital Aid $109 564%
Centivo $122 632%
Ambetter / Centene $137 709%
Geha $141 730%
Health Choices $146 756%
Medical Associates $146 756%
Nova $164 849%
Claimdoc $164 849%
Christian Brother Services $183 948%
Meritain $183 948%
First Health $183 948%
Luminare Health $183 948%
Coventry $183 948%
Webtpa $183 948%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $183 948%
Lucent Health $183 948%
Allied Benefit Systems $183 948%
Asr Health Benefits $183 948%
Medical Mutual $183 948%
1199 National Benefit Fund $183 948%
Health Partners $191 989%
Multiplan $193 999%
Medica $195 1010%
Auxiant $195 1010%
Midlands Choice $195 1010%
Cigna $195 1010%
Midlands $195 1010%
Iowa Dept of Public Health $199 1031%
Crime Victim Assistance $199 1031%

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