CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Great Plains Health is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $24 (156%)
Insurance Median: $37 (241%)
Cash: $24 (156% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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
Midwest Network Alliance $34 - $35 221%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 228%
Ambetter / Centene $37 241%
Medica $37 241%
Midlands Choice $37 241%
Oscar Health $37 241%
Coventry $38 247%
Geha $38 247%
Mutual Of Omaha $38 247%
UnitedHealthcare $38 247%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals