Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93000
- Insurance Median: $16
- Cash Discount Price: $28
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter / Centene | $10 | 65% |
| Aetna | $12 | 78% |
| Montgomery County | $13 - $16 | 85% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $13 | 85% |
| Uhccp | $25 | 163% |
| Healthy Blue | $28 | 182% |
| Multiplan | $28 - $34 | 182% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $28 | 182% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $36 | 234% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $36 | 234% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) service at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the cash price of $28.00 is notably lower than the facility's negotiated rates with most major payers, which range from $13.00 to $36.00. While the cash price aligns closely with the state average of $28.00, it is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $15.36 and the facility's own negotiated average of $16.00. Patients with high-deductible plans or those who have not yet met their out-of-pocket maximum may find paying the cash price directly more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the insurer's negotiated rate often exceeds the cash amount. To maximize savings, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final cost.
It is important to understand that commercial insurance rates are often inflated by administrative costs and contract structures, making the cash price a more transparent baseline for comparison. Although the facility is a government-owned acute care hospital, the negotiated rates with private insurers like Aetna and Multiplan can still exceed the cash price due to the administrative load of claims processing and utilization reviews. If you receive a bill from an out-of-network provider or a service that was not fully covered by your plan, be aware of the No Surprises Act, which protects you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. If you do receive an unexpected bill, do not pay it immediately; instead, request a formal itemized audit to verify that all charges are accurate and