CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $202
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc is $202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$202

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: $219 (363%)
Insurance Median: $202 (335%)
Cash: $219 (363% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $202 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). 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
Aetna $5 - $214 8%
Humana $5 - $233 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $82 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 98%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $59 98%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $59 98%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $59 98%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $59 98%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $59 98%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $59 98%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $59 98%
Independent Health [20197] $59 98%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $59 98%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $59 98%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $59 98%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $59 98%
Medicare (plans) $59 - $337 98%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $59 98%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $59 98%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $59 98%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $59 98%
Tricare $59 98%
Cigna $61 - $205 101%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $61 101%
UnitedHealthcare $61 - $109 101%
Ambetter / Centene $82 136%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $82 136%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $82 136%
Community Care Contracted [320080] $91 - $236 151%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $109 - $219 181%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $119 197%
Medica Contracted [320239] $129 - $337 214%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $131 - $202 217%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $134 - $219 222%
Kempton Contracted [320214] $134 222%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $142 236%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $152 252%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $202 335%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $202 - $219 335%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $202 - $219 335%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $202 335%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $202 - $219 335%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $202 335%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $202 - $219 335%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $202 335%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $202 335%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $202 335%
Workers Comp [20426] $202 335%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $202 335%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $219 363%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $219 363%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $219 363%
Point C Contracted [320238] $219 363%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $219 363%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $219 363%
First Health Contracted [320128] $224 372%
Globalhealth Contracted [320144] $229 380%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $253 - $270 420%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $256 425%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $270 - $303 448%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK 73401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals