CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Perham Health is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $84 (547%)
Insurance Median: $46 (299%)
Cash: $84 (547% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $36 - $87 234%
Health Partners Mcr Adv $44 286%
Humana $44 286%
Medica Mcr Adv $44 286%
Medicare (plans) $44 - $49 286%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options $44 286%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $101 293%
Medicaid / KanCare $46 299%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance $46 299%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care $46 299%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus $46 299%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care $46 299%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual $46 299%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care $47 306%
Medica Mn (Msho) $53 345%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans $53 345%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn $59 384%
Health Partners Minnesota Care $64 417%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans $94 612%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans $97 632%
Health Partners-All Plans $106 690%
Preferred One (Ppo) $110 716%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans $110 716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals