CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Howard County Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $56
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Howard County Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $56 (365%)
Insurance Median: $13 (85%)
Cash: $56 (365% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (85% 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.

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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
Humana $11 - $13 72%
Aetna $13 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $62 85%
Great Plains $13 85%
Medica Chi $13 85%
Medica Elevate $13 - $25 85%
Medica Standard Premier $13 85%
Molina Healthcare $13 85%
Nebraska Total Care - Wellcare $13 85%
Tricare $13 85%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $60 85%
Oscar Health $22 143%
Ambetter / Centene $26 169%
Beshp $26 169%
Midland'S Choice $27 176%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE 68873
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals