CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mary Lanning Healthcare

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $263
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mary Lanning Healthcare is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $263 (436%)

Insurance Median: $58 (96%)

Cash: $263 (436% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (96% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$6 - $499	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $567	10%
Medica Mcr Adv	$6 - $61	10%
Ne Total Care Mcr Adv	$6 - $61	10%
Tricare	$6 - $58	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $539	10%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$6 - $61	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$10 - $276	17%
Consociate Inc-All Plans	$10 - $477	17%
Workers Compensation-All Plans	$10 - $556	17%
Medica-All Other Plans	$11 - $494	18%
Nhn/Mna-All Plans	$12 - $460	20%
Multiplan-All Plans	$15 - $539	25%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$15 - $511	25%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$511	848%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $263.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mary Lanning Healthcare is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.