CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $232
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $232. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$232

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $232 (385%)
Insurance Median: $148 (246%)
Cash: $232 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (246% 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 246% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 146%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $134 - $147 222%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Other Plans $134 - $139 222%
UnitedHealthcare $134 - $281 222%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $143 - $281 237%
Tricare $143 - $148 237%
Humana $144 - $266 239%
Medica Mcr Adv $151 - $157 251%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $260 - $269 431%
Multiplan (Phcs)-All Plans $280 - $290 465%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE 68008
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals