CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Butler County Health

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $373
  • Cash Discount Price: $388
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Butler County Health is $373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 372 South 9Th Street, David City, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$373

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: $388 (644%)
Insurance Median: $373 (619%)
Cash: $388 (644% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $373 (619% 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 619% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 519%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $144 - $380 239%
Medica $159 - $380 264%
Humana $237 393%
Ambetter / Centene $369 612%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $369 - $440 612%
Multiplan $369 612%
Nebraska Total Care $369 612%
Aetna $376 624%
Cigna $380 630%
Corvel $380 630%
Midlands Choice $380 630%
Three Rivers $380 630%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 372 South 9Th Street, David City, NE 68632
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals