CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $133
  • Cash Discount Price: $243
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $243. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 8.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$243

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$133

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: $243 (1582%)
Insurance Median: $133 (866%)
Cash: $243 (1582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $133 (866% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 866% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 766%). 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 $26 - $463 169%
Aetna $27 - $440 176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $453 176%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans $27 - $205 176%
Medica Mcr Adv $27 - $205 176%
Va Ccn - All Plans $27 - $205 176%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $27 - $205 176%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $28 - $210 182%
Three Rivers - All Plans $33 - $246 215%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans $50 - $382 326%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans $50 - $382 326%
Cpi Benefit Group-All Plans $57 - $429 371%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans $57 - $429 371%
Medica-All Other Plans $59 - $448 384%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans $59 - $444 384%
Chi Health Partners - All Plans $60 - $453 391%
First Health - All Plans $60 - $454 391%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans $60 - $453 391%
Ambetter / Centene $70 - $533 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE 68949
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals