CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $260
  • Cash Discount Price: $338
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$260

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: $338 (561%)
Insurance Median: $260 (431%)
Cash: $338 (561% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $260 (431% 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 431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 331%). 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 - $60 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $285 58%
Aetna $60 - $384 100%
Cigna $60 - $371 100%
Cms $60 100%
Devoted Health $60 100%
Humana $60 100%
Kaiser $60 - $253 100%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $346 100%
Kaiser Public Option $173 287%
Kaiser Kp Select $228 378%
Simplified Benefits Administration $241 - $292 400%
Denver Health Medical Plan $375 622%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $405 672%
First Health $442 733%
Multiplan $532 883%
Phcs $532 883%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals