CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $238
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 15.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$238

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: $39 (254%)
Insurance Median: $238 (1549%)
Cash: $39 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $238 (1549% 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 1549% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1449%). 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
Alohacare $15 - $16 98%
Ohana Health Plan $15 - $16 98%
Devoted Health $18 117%
Kaiser Permanente $20 - $434 130%
Health Management Network $25 - $78 163%
Hawaii Western Management Group $31 202%
Hawaii Medical Service Association $181 - $434 1178%
UnitedHealthcare $181 - $434 1178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals