CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Monroe County Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $103
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Monroe County Hospital is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6580 165Th Street, Albia, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$103

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: $125 (207%)
Insurance Median: $103 (171%)
Cash: $125 (207% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $103 (171% 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.

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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
Wellmark Hmo $34 56%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $37 61%
Mahp Mcare - All Plans $87 144%
Tricare $87 144%
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $198 144%
Va Ccn - All Plans $87 144%
Amerigroup Mcare $88 146%
Humana $88 146%
Wellmark Mcare $88 146%
Aetna $89 - $196 148%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans $104 173%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $106 176%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $107 178%
Centivo - All Plans $131 217%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $146 242%
Preferred Hlth - All Plans $156 259%
Geha - All Plans $166 275%
Multiplan - All Plans $187 310%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $202 335%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6580 165Th Street, Albia, IA 52531
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals