CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $106 (176%)

Insurance Median: $131 (217%)

Cash: $106 (176% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$24 - $59	40%
Humana	$59	98%
Medicare (plans)	$59 - $61	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $195	100%
Medica	$60 - $3,046	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $284	100%
Wellmark	$68 - $3,941	113%
Ne Furniture Mart	$117 - $3,296	194%
Ambetter / Centene	$125	207%
Elite Choice	$125	207%
Medica Choice	$128 - $3,583	212%
Midlands Choice	$178 - $5,016	295%

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 $106.
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 The Nebraska Methodist Hospital 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.