CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Northwest Health - Starke is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $98 (163%)
Insurance Median: $107 (178%)
Cash: $98 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (178% 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
One Call $6 10%
Lutheran $15 - $165 25%
Self Pay $15 - $337 25%
Medpartners $19 - $205 32%
Physicians Health Plan $23 - $253 38%
Alpha Baking $25 - $276 41%
Php $34 - $369 56%
Encore $36 - $533 60%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $434 65%
Multiplan Inc $45 - $551 75%
Aetna $46 - $530 76%
Cigna $46 - $508 76%
Coventry First Health $48 - $530 80%
Lutheran Network $49 - $539 81%
Sagamore Health Network $49 - $539 81%
Community Health Alliance $50 - $551 83%
Ppom $53 - $576 88%
Managed Health Services $56 - $136 93%
Tricare $59 98%
Node Champva $62 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $250 110%
Humana $66 - $136 110%
Medicare (plans) $66 110%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $67 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $67 111%
Node Va $67 111%
In Dept Of Correction $70 116%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $70 116%
Us Department Of Labor $84 139%
Caresource $105 - $136 174%
Indiana Workers Comp $134 222%
Medicaid / KanCare $136 226%
Mhs $136 226%
Encore Kba Epo $160 265%
Magnacare Ma $160 265%
Encore Kba Ppo $201 333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals