CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $250
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mercy Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 3.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $250 (1628%)
Insurance Median: $52 (339%)
Cash: $250 (1628% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (339% 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 339% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 239%). 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
Summacare $9 - $127 59%
Aetna $13 - $384 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $253 85%
Cigna $13 - $200 85%
Humana $13 85%
The Health Plan $13 - $384 85%
United $13 - $36 85%
Caresource $14 - $20 91%
Communicare $14 91%
Mmo $14 - $176 91%
Perennial Health $14 91%
Amerihealth $15 - $21 98%
Aultcare $15 - $157 98%
Buckeye $15 - $20 98%
Molina $15 - $20 98%
Zing Health $15 - $115 98%
Oscar $20 - $148 130%
Ohcp $29 - $187 189%
Omas $37 - $192 241%
Phphi $44 - $230 286%
Gms $52 - $269 339%
Immergrun $56 - $192 365%
Multiplan $67 - $346 436%
Cc Ehp $153 - $156 996%
Amish Community Aid Plan $173 - $192 1126%
Ohio Healthy $207 1348%
Php $230 1497%
Medical Benefit Corp $269 1751%
Consociate Health $288 1875%
Frontpath $346 2253%
Managed Care Services $346 2253%
Tertiary Care Network $346 2253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals