CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Van Buren County Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $212
  • Cash Discount Price: $212
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Van Buren County Hospital is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 13.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 304 Franklin Street, Keosauqua, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$212

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: $212 (1380%)
Insurance Median: $212 (1380%)
Cash: $212 (1380% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $212 (1380% 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 1380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1280%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $77 456%
UnitedHealthcare $173 - $297 1126%
Aetna $194 - $258 1263%
Health Partners - All Plans $212 1380%
Oscar - All Plans $259 1686%
Cigna $294 1914%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 304 Franklin Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals