CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $363
  • Cash Discount Price: $322
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Memorial Hospital is $363. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 23.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$363

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: $322 (2096%)
Insurance Median: $363 (2363%)
Cash: $322 (2096% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $363 (2363% 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 2363% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2263%). 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
Humana $98 - $403 638%
Aetna $113 - $403 736%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $113 - $403 736%
Cigna $113 - $403 736%
Health Alliance $113 - $403 736%
Meridian $113 - $403 736%
Molina $113 - $403 736%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $403 736%
Consociate $343 - $403 2233%
Healthlink $343 - $403 2233%
Private Healthcare Systems $343 2233%
Integrated Health Plan $355 2311%
First Health Network $359 - $403 2337%
Health Dynamics $363 2363%
Health Payors Org $363 2363%
Iowa Health Solutions $363 2363%
Multiplan $363 2363%
Preferred Plan Inc $363 2363%
Three Rivers Provider Network $363 2363%
Health First Network $367 2389%
Pponext $367 2389%
Corvel $383 2493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1454 N County Road 2050 E, Carthage, IL 62321
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals