CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Madison County Health Care System

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Madison County Health Care System is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $32 (208%)
Insurance Median: $38 (247%)
Cash: $32 (208% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (247% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $19 124%
Molina Mcaid/Chip -All Plans $19 124%
UnitedHealthcare $19 124%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $20 130%
Madison County Sheriff-All Plans $20 130%
Aetna $26 - $287 169%
Corvel Wc-All Plans $36 234%
Choicecare-All Plans $38 247%
First Choice-All Plans $38 247%
First Health-All Plans $38 247%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $38 247%
Mutual Of Omaha-All Plans $38 247%
Plaines Health-All Plans $38 247%
Preferred Hlth Ntwork-All Plans $38 247%
Principal Healthcare-All Plans $38 247%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans $38 247%
Medimore Employee Hp - All Plans $39 254%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $39 254%
Benefit Admin Of America-All Plans $40 260%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $83 - $91 540%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans $287 1868%
Medigold-All Plans $287 1868%
Tricare $287 1868%
American Hp Mcr Adv-All Plans $302 1966%
Oscar - All Plans $431 2806%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA 50273
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals