CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Hermann Area District Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Hermann Area District Hospital is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 W 18Th St, Hermann, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $92 (153%)
Insurance Median: $84 (139%)
Cash: $92 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (139% 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.

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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
Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Plans $12 20%
Ambetter / Centene $13 - $244 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $153 22%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $292 22%
Choicecare Mcr Adv- All Plans $34 - $79 56%
Harmony Hp Mcaid- All Plans $50 83%
Care Partners Mcaid- All Plans $52 86%
Healthcare Usa Mcaid- All Plans $52 - $123 86%
Healthlink Hmo $52 - $123 86%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans $60 - $141 100%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $60 - $141 100%
Tricare $60 - $137 100%
American Hlth Mcr Adv- All Plans $67 - $153 111%
Humana $67 - $153 111%
Aetna $68 - $179 113%
Coventry - All Plans $68 - $160 113%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $68 - $156 113%
Comp Results - All Plans $72 - $170 119%
Three Rivers - All Plans $72 - $170 119%
Cigna $91 - $112 151%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 W 18Th St, Hermann, MO 65041
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals