CMS Price Transparency Data
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc
Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 93005
- Insurance Median: $97
- Cash Discount Price: $112
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$97
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: $112 (186%)
Insurance Median: $97 (161%)
Cash: $112 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (161% 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.
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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 - $132 | 8% |
| Humana | $5 - $66 | 8% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $5 - $52 | 8% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $52 | 86% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $52 | 86% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $52 | 86% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $66 - $86 | 110% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $66 | 110% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $66 | 110% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $66 | 110% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $66 | 110% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $66 | 110% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $66 | 110% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $66 | 110% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $66 | 110% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $66 | 110% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $66 | 110% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $66 | 110% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $66 | 110% |
| Medicare (plans) | $66 - $97 | 110% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $66 | 110% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $66 | 110% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $66 | 110% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] | $66 | 110% |
| Tricare | $66 | 110% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $66 - $137 | 110% |
| Cigna | $68 - $147 | 113% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $68 | 113% |
| Webtpa Contracted [320417] | $73 | 121% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $97 | 161% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $104 - $147 | 173% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $104 - $147 | 173% |
| Quik Trip Contracted [320447] | $104 | 173% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $104 | 173% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $112 - $130 | 186% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $119 | 197% |
| Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] | $121 | 201% |
| Osma Health Contracted [320292] | $121 | 201% |
| Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] | $130 | 216% |
| Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] | $130 | 216% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $130 - $138 | 216% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $137 | 227% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $138 - $156 | 229% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $140 | 232% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $147 | 244% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $147 | 244% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $147 | 244% |
| Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] | $147 | 244% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $147 | 244% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $147 | 244% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $147 | 244% |