CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Shenandoah Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $181
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Shenandoah Medical Center is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Pershing Avenue, Shenandoah, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$181

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: $350 (581%)
Insurance Median: $181 (300%)
Cash: $350 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $181 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). 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 $37 61%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $527 100%
Home State Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $178 295%
Molina Mcd $178 295%
Nebraska Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $178 295%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $179 297%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $181 300%
Triwest Wellmark - All Plans $181 300%
Aetna $183 - $516 304%
Molina Mcr - All Other Plans $183 304%
Tricare $183 304%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $183 304%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $500 830%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Pershing Avenue, Shenandoah, IA 51601
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals