CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,599
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,599. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,599

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

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: $1,599 (2653%)
Insurance Median: $174 (289%)
Cash: $1,599 (2653% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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 $2 - $5 3%
Aetna $56 - $4,889 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $3,343 93%
Medicare (plans) $56 - $3,208 93%
UnitedHealthcare $57 - $3,144 95%
Iowa Total Care $59 - $3,286 98%
Bcn Domestic $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Care Network $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $60 - $3,343 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $60 - $3,343 100%
Kaiser Domestic $60 - $3,343 100%
Medicaid / KanCare $60 - $3,331 100%
Pre-Employment $60 - $3,343 100%
Wc Domestic $60 - $3,343 100%
Health Choices $67 111%
Medical Associates $67 111%
Amish Hospital Aid $75 - $4,184 124%
Oscar $87 - $4,827 144%
Health Partners $93 154%
Centivo $94 - $5,222 156%
Ambetter / Centene $95 - $5,284 158%
Claimdoc $114 - $6,322 189%
Nova $114 - $6,322 189%
Allied Benefit Systems $174 - $4,889 289%
Asr Health Benefits $174 - $4,889 289%
Coventry $174 - $4,889 289%
First Health $174 - $4,889 289%
Lucent Health $174 - $4,889 289%
Luminare Health $174 - $4,889 289%
Medical Mutual $174 - $4,889 289%
Meritain $174 - $4,889 289%
Webtpa $174 - $4,889 289%
Auxiant $202 335%
Cigna $202 335%
Medica $202 335%
Midlands $202 335%
Midlands Choice $202 335%
Geha $228 378%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals