CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $150
  • Cash Discount Price: $132
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at New Ulm Medical Center is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$150

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: $132 (219%)
Insurance Median: $150 (249%)
Cash: $132 (219% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $150 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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 $42 - $332 70%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $51 - $52 85%
Health Partners $54 - $136 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 - $121 93%
Medica Health System $57 - $211 95%
Aetna $58 - $215 96%
Medicare (plans) $61 - $111 101%
Hennepin Health $64 106%
Medica $64 - $200 106%
UnitedHealthcare $70 - $310 116%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $115 191%
South Country Health Alliance $125 - $130 207%
Cigna $149 - $206 247%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $173 287%
Medica Ubh (N) $176 - $211 292%
Medica Ubh (A) $181 - $217 300%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $194 322%
Medica Mhps $200 332%
Medica Ubh Pmap $201 - $207 333%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $211 350%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $211 - $217 350%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $230 382%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $252 418%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals