CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Fayette County Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $55 (358%)

Insurance Median: $15 (98%)

Cash: $55 (358% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (98% 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.

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
Aetna	$15 - $20	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $31	98%
Health Alliance Mcare	$15	98%
Healthlink Mcr Adv	$15	98%
Illinicare - All Plans	$15	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15	98%
Meridian-All Plans	$15	98%
Cigna	$16	104%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans	$20	130%
Multiplan - All Plans	$28	182%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$30	195%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	299%
Healthlink Hmo	$47	306%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$47	306%

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 $55.
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 Fayette County Hospital 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.