CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mahaska Health Partnership

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mahaska Health Partnership is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 4.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $92 (599%)

Insurance Median: $64 (417%)

Cash: $92 (599% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (417% 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 417% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 317%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$41 - $48	267%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$41 - $48	267%
Aetna	$55 - $113	358%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$55 - $64	358%
Humana	$55 - $64	358%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$55 - $64	358%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$55 - $64	358%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $75	358%
Wellmark Hmo	$79	514%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$87	566%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$97 - $113	632%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $92.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mahaska Health Partnership is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.