CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 3.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10114 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $49 (319%)
Insurance Median: $49 (319%)
Cash: $49 (319% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (319% 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 319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 219%). 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
Aetna $49 319%
Ambetter / Centene $49 319%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 319%
Cigna $49 319%
Devoted Health $49 319%
Essence $49 319%
Healthlink Hmo $49 319%
Healthlink Ppo $49 319%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care) $49 319%
Homestate Health Plan $49 319%
Humana $49 319%
Medica $49 319%
Medicaid / KanCare $49 319%
Meritain Health Cpd $49 319%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd $49 319%
Starmark Cpd $49 319%
Tricare $49 319%
UnitedHealthcare $49 319%
Wellcare $49 319%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10114 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL