CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $235
Cash Discount Price: $225
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$235

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: $225 (373%)

Insurance Median: $235 (390%)

Cash: $225 (373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $235 (390% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 390% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 290%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ucare	$62 - $247	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $193	133%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$142	236%
Aetna	$153 - $244	254%
Health Partners	$153 - $228	254%
Medicare (plans)	$153	254%
UnitedHealthcare	$153 - $235	254%
Security Health Plan	$155	257%
Primewest	$156 - $170	259%
Sanford Health Plan	$222 - $261	368%
Medica	$247 - $266	410%
First Choice Health Network	$253	420%
Healthez	$253	420%
Multiplan	$253	420%

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 $225.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
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.