Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93000
- Insurance Median: $13
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $13 | 85% |
| Cigna | $13 | 85% |
| Kansas Health | $13 | 85% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $13 | 85% |
| Aetna | $13 | 85% |
| Kaiser | $13 | 85% |
| Medicare (plans) | $13 | 85% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) procedure at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, KS, the facility's negotiated rate of $13.00 aligns exactly with the state average for this service. This rate is consistent across all major payers listed, including Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, with each plan showing a single rate of $13.00. While Kaiser displays an integrated-system internal rate, Medicare plans average $15.36, which is higher than the commercial negotiated amount. The facility's rating of 3 out of 5 reflects its status as a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital, and the data is based on the 2026-06 vintage.
Patients should be aware that while insurance contracts set a ceiling on what payers will reimburse, the actual amount you owe depends on your specific plan's deductible and copay structure. In this case, the $13.00 negotiated rate is comparable to the broader market, meaning there is no significant markup relative to the state average. However, if you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price directly might be more cost-effective if the facility offers a self-pay or prompt-pay discount, which can range from 20% to 50% off the billed amount. It is recommended to contact the hospital's billing department before scheduling to confirm if a self-pay classification is available and to request a waiver of insurance submission to avoid automatic claims processing that could void any cash savings.