CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Brown County Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: $180
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Brown County Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 7.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 945 East Zero St, Ainsworth, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

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: $180 (1172%)
Insurance Median: $110 (716%)
Cash: $180 (1172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $110 (716% 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 716% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 616%). 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
Midlands Choice $29 189%
UnitedHealthcare $29 189%
Aetna $58 - $374 378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $395 397%
Medica $61 - $395 397%
Ambetter / Centene $91 - $591 592%
Oscar Health $128 - $832 833%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 945 East Zero St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals