CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $65
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at USA Health University Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $65 (423%)
Insurance Median: $15 (98%)
Cash: $65 (423% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (98% 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
Magnolia Health $11 72%
Truecare $11 72%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $15 72%
Molina Chip $13 85%
Aetna $15 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 98%
Cigna $15 98%
Devoted Health $15 98%
Humana $15 98%
Viva Health $15 98%
Wellcare $15 98%
Molina Marketplace $17 111%
Ambetter / Centene $18 117%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn) $21 137%
Central Healthcare Services $32 208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL 36617
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals