CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $22 (143%)
Insurance Median: $20 (130%)
Cash: $22 (143% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (130% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $28 98%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $15 98%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $15 98%
Molina Mcr Adv $15 98%
Tricare $15 98%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $15 98%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $16 104%
Humana $16 104%
Moda Mcr Adv $16 104%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $17 111%
Molina - All Other Plans $17 111%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $23 150%
Molina Mcaid $24 156%
Cigna $25 163%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $26 169%
Aetna $28 182%
Coventry - All Plans $30 195%
First Choice - All Plans $30 195%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $33 215%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $46 299%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $46 299%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $58 378%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals