CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $235
  • Cash Discount Price: $207
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $207. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$207

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$235

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: $207 (343%)
Insurance Median: $235 (390%)
Cash: $207 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $235 (390% 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 390% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 290%). 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) $50 - $51 83%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $248 83%
Humana $51 - $262 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 93%
Wellmark Hmo $74 123%
Wellmark Ppo $81 134%
Healthpartners (All) $221 367%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $234 388%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $234 388%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $248 411%
Avera Health Plan $262 435%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $262 435%
First Choice Of Midwest $262 435%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $262 435%
Sanford Health $262 435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals