CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $173
  • Cash Discount Price: $938
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Research Medical Center is $173. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $938. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$938

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$173

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: $938 (1556%)
Insurance Median: $173 (287%)
Cash: $938 (1556% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $173 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). 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
Healthyblue $21 35%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 35%
United $21 - $747 35%
Aetna $22 - $667 37%
Amerigroup $22 37%
Unicare $22 37%
Home State Health Plan $25 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $647 46%
Ambetter / Centene $40 - $309 66%
Nhc Advantage $41 - $315 68%
Oscar $41 - $315 68%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $43 - $332 71%
Humana $46 - $1,079 76%
Cigna $54 - $830 90%
Universal Healthcare $76 - $581 126%
Coventry $87 - $667 144%
Coventry Kc Mo $89 - $680 148%
College Park Family Care Center $93 - $714 154%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $104 - $830 173%
Oha Network $108 - $830 179%
Multiplan $115 - $1,328 191%
Corvel Corporation $141 - $1,079 234%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $163 - $1,245 270%
Triwest Health Alliance $163 - $1,245 270%
Cco, Inc. $173 - $1,328 287%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $173 - $1,328 287%
UnitedHealthcare $193 - $1,660 320%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals