CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $180
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Valley County Health System is $19. 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 $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $180 (299%)

Insurance Median: $19 (32%)

Cash: $180 (299% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (32% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $364	7%
Great Plains	$4 - $76	7%
Humana	$4 - $77	7%
Medica	$4 - $364	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $182	7%
Nebraska Total Care	$6 - $208	10%
Wellcare	$6 - $207	10%
Aetna	$7 - $364	12%
Molina	$10 - $199	17%
Multiplan/Phcs	$20 - $371	33%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $180.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Valley County Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.