CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $223
  • Cash Discount Price: $246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Modoc Medical Center is $223. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$223

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$60.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $60.27 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $246 (408%)
Insurance Median: $223 (370%)
Cash: $246 (408% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $223 (370% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $60.27 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 370% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 270%). 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
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans $24 40%
Medi-Cal $24 40%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24 $24 40%
Multiplan Wc $57 95%
Integrated Hp Wc $60 100%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans $60 100%
Partnership Hp - All Plans $82 136%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $129 - $138 214%
Blue Shield Va $129 - $138 214%
UnitedHealthcare $129 - $242 214%
Tricare $135 - $145 224%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $137 - $147 227%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $195 - $233 324%
Blue Shield Exch $195 - $210 324%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $217 - $233 360%
Carelon - All Plans $217 - $233 360%
Corvel - All Plans $223 - $240 370%
Aetna $226 - $242 375%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $226 - $242 375%
Galaxy Health - All Plans $226 - $242 375%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans $226 - $242 375%
Hmn - All Plans $226 - $242 375%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans $226 - $242 375%
Interplan - All Plans $226 - $242 375%
Multiplan - All Other Plans $226 - $242 375%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans $226 - $242 375%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals