CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $147
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $147 (244%)
Insurance Median: $87 (144%)
Cash: $147 (244% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (144% 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
Aetna $7 - $247 12%
Humana $7 - $233 12%
Ia Total Care Mcr $7 - $102 12%
Medica Mcr - All Plans $7 - $99 12%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $221 12%
Va Ccn - All Plans $7 - $99 12%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv $7 - $99 12%
Ia Total Care Mcaid $8 - $112 13%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $8 - $115 13%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Other Plans $8 - $112 13%
Ia Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $9 - $128 15%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $19 - $258 32%
Wellmark Hmo $83 138%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans $91 151%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA 51401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals