Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$423 - $13,502
from 2 insurers · median $6,963
Blue Cross$13,502
Insurer A*$423
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $4,22665% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Critical Access HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Church
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital
Ascension Health · Elwood, IN
1331 South 'a' Street, Elwood, IN 46036(765) 552-4743
37
In-network payers
236
Disclosed rate categories
18
Beds
About this hospital
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital is an 18-bed voluntary non-profit - church hospital in Elwood, IN, affiliated with Ascension Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 37 in-network payers and 236 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
151308
NPI
1477508596
Type
Critical Access Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Beds
18
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
AmbetterAmeri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCareSource (incl Common Ground Health Coop)
Prices for common services
The 24 services St. Vincent Mercy Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$13,502
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$13,502
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $4,250218% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$247 - $7,076
from 2 insurers · median $3,661
Blue Cross$7,076
Insurer A*$247
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $4,42617% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$330 - $823
from 2 insurers · median $576
Aetna$330
Insurer A*$823
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $66213% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$210 - $2,233
from 2 insurers · median $1,221
Aetna$210
Insurer A*$2,233
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $1,246In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$115 - $823
from 2 insurers · median $469
Aetna$115
Insurer A*$823
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $36728% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$37,225
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$37,225
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $15,510140% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$46,056
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$46,056
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $44,382In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$35 - $356
from 3 insurers · median $316
UnitedHealthcare$316
Insurer A*$35
Insurer B*$356
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $20058% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$246 - $7,076
from 2 insurers · median $3,661
Blue Cross$7,076
Insurer A*$246
Medicare $950Nearby hospitals $3,4207% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$429 - $5,291
from 2 insurers · median $2,860
Aetna$429
Insurer A*$5,291
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $3,73723% below nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC
MS-DRG 470
$26,000 - $35,758
from 2 insurers · median $30,879
Blue CrossNot published
Insurer A*$26,000
Insurer B*$35,758
Medicare $12,855
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery
Cataract removal with lens insertion
CPT 66984
$14,063
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$14,063
Medicare $2,358Nearby hospitals $6,133129% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, patient under age 12
CPT 42820
$29,780
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$29,780
Medicare $6,048Nearby hospitals $6,979327% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$206 - $823
from 2 insurers · median $515
Aetna$206
Insurer A*$823
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $60114% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic removal of an ovary or fallopian tube
CPT 58661
$34,256
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$34,256
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $25,42735% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic removal of pelvic lesions
CPT 58662
$37,225
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$37,225
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $25,42746% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ear, nose and throat
Ear-tube insertion under general anesthesia
CPT 69436
$13,502
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$13,502
Medicare $1,585Nearby hospitals $9,66040% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$165 - $823
from 3 insurers · median $508
Aetna$165
Insurer A*$508
Insurer B*$823
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $67024% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
CPT 55866
$55,728
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$55,728
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $30,00086% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
CPT 29888
$41,869
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$41,869
Medicare $7,413Nearby hospitals $11,500264% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Hysteroscopy with sampling of the uterine lining
CPT 58558
$14,063
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$14,063
Medicare $3,307Nearby hospitals $7,92577% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
Lower-back disc decompression, one interspace
CPT 63030
$45,497
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$45,497
Medicare $7,413Nearby hospitals $22,191105% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$358 - $886
from 2 insurers · median $622
UnitedHealthcare$886
Insurer A*$358
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $78220% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 18 | 581% | 17 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 7 | 347% | 5 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 2 | 284% | 0 | 1 |
| Insurer D* | 11 | 39% | 0 | 11 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.
Location
1331 South 'a' Street, Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-4743
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with St. Vincent Mercy Hospital for the same insurers and services above.
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▼ Rates typically 26% lower than St. Vincent Mercy Hospital (23 services)
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▼ Rates typically 26% lower than St. Vincent Mercy Hospital (23 services)
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▲ Rates typically 392% higher than St. Vincent Mercy Hospital (13 services)
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▼ Rates typically 17% lower than St. Vincent Mercy Hospital (23 services)
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▲ Rates typically 229% higher than St. Vincent Mercy Hospital (11 services)
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Frequently asked questions
About St. Vincent Mercy Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital range from $358 to $886 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $886. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $782. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital range from $330 to $823 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $330. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $662. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital range from $423 to $13,502 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $13,502. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $4,226. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does hip or knee replacement cost at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital range from $26,000 to $35,758 across 2 insurers. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does St. Vincent Mercy Hospital have?
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital has 18 beds. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Where is St. Vincent Mercy Hospital and what is its phone number?
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital is located at 1331 South 'a' Street, Elwood, IN 46036. Its main phone number is (765) 552-4743.
What is St. Vincent Mercy Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 151308.
What is St. Vincent Mercy Hospital's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital is 1477508596.
What health system is St. Vincent Mercy Hospital part of?
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital is affiliated with Ascension Health.
Which insurance plans are in network at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
St. Vincent Mercy Hospital lists 37 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital?
236 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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