CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $303
  • Cash Discount Price: $174
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at East Adams Rural Hospital is $303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 19.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$303

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: $174 (1133%)
Insurance Median: $303 (1973%)
Cash: $174 (1133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $303 (1973% 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 1973% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1873%). 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
Wa State L&I / Workers' Comp $117 762%
Aetna $265 - $306 1725%
Molina Mcaid $284 1849%
Ambetter / Centene $289 1882%
Coordinated Care Mcaid $289 1882%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $298 1940%
Premera First-All Plans $299 1947%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans $303 1973%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv $303 1973%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans $303 1973%
Molina Mcr Adv $303 1973%
Triwest Va-All Plans $303 1973%
UnitedHealthcare $306 1992%
Asuris Indiv And Family $323 2103%
Asuris Nw Health-All Other Plans $323 2103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA 99169
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals