CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $36 (60%)
Insurance Median: $66 (110%)
Cash: $36 (60% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (110% 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.

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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
Aetna $9 - $100 15%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $26 - $63 43%
Banner University Health Plan $26 - $63 43%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $26 - $95 43%
Health Net $26 - $94 43%
Mercy Care $26 - $63 43%
Banner Health $63 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 - $87 105%
Care 1St $63 105%
Cigna $63 - $116 105%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $63 105%
Humana $63 - $65 105%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $63 105%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $63 105%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $220 105%
Upmc Health Plan $63 105%
Wellpoint $63 105%
Carelon $66 110%
Devoted Health Services $66 110%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $66 110%
Arizona Priority Care $70 116%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $70 116%
Naphcare $85 141%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $85 141%
Plotkin Health $85 141%
Quiktrip Corporation $102 169%
Oscar Health Plan $104 173%
Provider Network Of America $142 236%
Arizona Medical Network $151 251%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals