CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Bingham Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $190
  • Cash Discount Price: $183
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Bingham Memorial Hospital is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 98 Poplar Street, Blackfoot, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$190

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: $183 (304%)
Insurance Median: $190 (315%)
Cash: $183 (304% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $190 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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 $33 - $44 55%
Ebms-All Plans $76 126%
Partners Direct-All Plans $118 196%
Altius Hosp Empl $131 217%
Pacificsource-All Plans $157 260%
Regence Blue Shield-All Plans $157 260%
Altius Nonpar Empl $183 304%
Selecthealth-All Plans $196 325%
UnitedHealthcare $196 325%
Aetna $235 390%
Three Rivers-All Plans $235 390%
Altius Coventry-All Other Plans $243 403%
Bright Path-All Plans $248 411%
Deseret Mutual-All Plans $248 411%
First Choice Health-All Plans $248 411%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 98 Poplar Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals