CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $235
  • Cash Discount Price: $147
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$235

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: $147 (244%)
Insurance Median: $235 (390%)
Cash: $147 (244% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $235 (390% 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 390% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 290%). 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
Rocky Mountain $6 10%
Tricare $60 - $62 100%
Kaiser $62 - $254 103%
Triwest $62 103%
Aetna $77 - $234 128%
Presbyterian Health Plan $140 232%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $182 302%
Hmo Health Plans $187 310%
UnitedHealthcare $234 - $246 388%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $235 390%
Galaxy Health Network $235 390%
Multiplan $235 - $240 390%
Humana $240 398%
Pinnacol Assurance $248 411%
Colorado Access $252 418%
Cigna $254 421%
Foundation Health Corp $254 421%
Uc Health Plan $254 421%
Uchpa Phs $254 421%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals