CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Fhn Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $207
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Fhn Memorial Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $207. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$207

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $207 (343%)
Insurance Median: $96 (159%)
Cash: $207 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (159% 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
Meridian Health Plan - All Plans $22 37%
Aetna $59 - $229 98%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $63 105%
Humana $63 - $325 105%
Quartz Mcr Adv $63 105%
The Alliance - All Plans $64 - $247 106%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $321 106%
Ecoh Nihp $67 - $259 111%
Nihp Employ - All Plans $67 - $259 111%
Quartz - All Other Plans $69 - $267 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $72 - $278 119%
Ecoh - All Other Plans $72 - $280 119%
Northern Il Hp - All Plans $73 - $284 121%
First Health - All Plans $75 - $289 124%
Hfn - All Plans $87 - $337 144%
First Choice Il - All Plans $90 - $350 149%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans $90 - $350 149%
Wps - All Plans $93 - $359 154%
Galaxy - All Plans $95 - $370 158%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans $95 - $370 158%
Interplan Health - All Plans $95 - $370 158%
Preferred Plan Ppo - All Plans $95 - $370 158%
Trustmark - All Plans $98 - $378 163%
Midland Choice - All Plans $101 - $391 168%
Osf Healthplans - All Plans $106 - $411 176%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals