CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $273
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $273. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$273

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $273 (453%)
Insurance Median: $63 (105%)
Cash: $273 (453% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (105% 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 $8 - $62 13%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $28 43%
Mercy Care $26 - $62 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $128 98%
Cigna $62 - $287 103%
Humana $62 103%
Medicare (plans) $62 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $62 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $62 103%
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $353 103%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $63 105%
Node Champva $63 105%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $63 105%
Node Triwest $63 - $67 105%
Node Va $63 105%
Tricare $63 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $64 106%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $64 106%
Banner Mcr Adv $65 108%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $65 108%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $65 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $79 131%
Ambetter / Centene $89 148%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $94 156%
Node Fusion Network $113 187%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $120 199%
Self Pay $172 - $373 285%
Coventry Work Comp Al $574 952%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals