CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Finley Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Finley Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $38 (247%)
Insurance Median: $29 (189%)
Cash: $38 (247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (189% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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.

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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
Aetna $13 - $43 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $34 85%
Molina $13 85%
Amerivantage $14 91%
Humana $14 91%
Meridian $14 91%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $42 91%
Medical Associates Health Plan $23 - $26 150%
Bc Illinois Community $26 - $91 169%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $29 189%
Health Partners Open Network $33 215%
Cigna $34 221%
Dean Health Plan $43 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals