CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Meeker Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Meeker Memorial Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 4.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $81 (527%)
Insurance Median: $63 (410%)
Cash: $81 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (410% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 410% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 310%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Health Partners $14 - $63 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $110 156%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $98 378%
Medica Choice (Facility) $63 410%
Prime West $63 410%
U Care $63 410%
Cigna $114 742%
Multiplan $119 775%
Sanford Health Plans (Hospital) $120 781%
America Ppo Auto $122 794%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals