CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $181
  • Cash Discount Price: $301
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mercy Hospital Jefferson is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$181

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: $301 (499%)
Insurance Median: $181 (300%)
Cash: $301 (499% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $181 (300% 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 300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 200%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $30 - $125 50%
Cigna $38 - $208 63%
Aetna $55 - $162 91%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] $55 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $417 91%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $55 91%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $55 91%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $55 91%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $55 91%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $55 91%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $55 91%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $55 91%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $55 91%
Humana $55 91%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $55 91%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $55 91%
Medicare (plans) $55 - $463 91%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $55 91%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $55 91%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $55 91%
Tricare $55 91%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $90 91%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $56 93%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $61 101%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $70 116%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $90 149%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $93 154%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $98 163%
Medica Contracted [320239] $121 201%
Ambetter / Centene $125 207%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $125 207%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $125 207%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $181 300%
Aither Health [20449] $181 300%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $181 300%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $181 300%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $181 300%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $181 - $333 300%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $181 300%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $181 - $232 300%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $181 - $232 300%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $181 300%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $181 300%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $181 300%
Health Choices Contracted [320448] $278 461%
Health Choices [20448] $278 461%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $278 461%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $301 499%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $301 499%
Point C Contracted [320238] $301 499%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $301 499%
First Health Contracted [320128] $324 - $329 538%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $324 538%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $324 - $347 538%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $324 538%
Workers Comp [20426] $347 - $370 576%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO 63019
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals