CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Rock County Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $290
  • Cash Discount Price: $306
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Rock County Hospital is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$290

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: $306 (508%)
Insurance Median: $290 (481%)
Cash: $306 (508% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $290 (481% 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 481% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 381%). 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 $15 25%
Oscar $15 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $116 - $177 192%
Molina $203 337%
UnitedHealthcare $286 475%
Nebraska Total Care $290 481%
Integrated Health Plan $306 508%
Interplan Health Group $306 508%
Coventry Health Care $309 513%
First Health $309 513%
Medica $309 513%
Mutually Preferred $309 513%
Multiplan $312 518%
Ppo Next $312 518%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE 68714
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals