CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $207
  • Cash Discount Price: $234
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Poudre Valley Hospital is $207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$207

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: $234 (388%)
Insurance Median: $207 (343%)
Cash: $234 (388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $207 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
Select Health $14 - $142 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $208 48%
Aetna $60 - $276 100%
Cigna $60 - $256 100%
Cms $60 100%
Devoted Health $60 100%
Humana $60 100%
Kaiser $60 100%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $276 100%
Simplified Benefits Administration $126 - $272 209%
First Health $197 327%
Denver Health Medical Plan $261 433%
Midlands Choice $301 499%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $301 499%
Multiplan $304 504%
Phcs $304 504%
First Choice Of The Midwest $324 538%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals