CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $229
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is $229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2221 West Elm Street, Rawlins, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$229

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: $222 (368%)

Insurance Median: $229 (380%)

Cash: $222 (368% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $229 (380% 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 380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 280%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$123 - $326	204%
Medicare (plans)	$123 - $184	204%
Vaccn	$123 - $184	204%
Three_River_Providers_Network	$178 - $266	295%
Wise_Provider_Networks	$178 - $266	295%
Zelis	$178 - $266	295%
Corechoice	$213 - $319	353%
First_Choice_Health	$213 - $319	353%
Cigna	$220 - $329	365%
UnitedHealthcare	$228 - $340	378%
Interwests_Ppo_Network	$230 - $343	382%
Multiplan	$230 - $343	382%
Medicaid / KanCare	$237 - $354	393%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $222.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.