CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Methodist Jennie Edmundson is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $88 (146%)

Insurance Median: $147 (244%)

Cash: $88 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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)	$6 - $2,851	10%
Elite Choice - Mje	$12 - $123	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$13 - $125	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $3,706	22%
Midlands Choice	$14 - $3,991	23%
Aetna	$18 - $3,421	30%
Humana	$59	98%
Medica	$60 - $2,566	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $3,421	100%
Wellmark	$61 - $68	101%
Ne Furniture Mart	$117 - $3,421	194%
Medica Choice	$128 - $2,851	212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $88.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Methodist Jennie Edmundson is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.