CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $393
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Boulder Community Health is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $393 (652%)
Insurance Median: $140 (232%)
Cash: $393 (652% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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
Aetna $6 - $685 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $468 10%
Devoted Health $6 - $314 10%
Health Spring $6 - $60 10%
Humana $6 - $60 10%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $299 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $301 10%
Clear Spring $7 - $61 12%
Colorado Access $7 - $9 12%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 12%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $7 - $219 12%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $9 - $299 15%
Select Health Value Network $9 - $299 15%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $10 17%
Kaiser Ppo $10 - $141 17%
Kaiser Public Option $10 - $114 17%
Multiplan $10 - $550 17%
Phcs $10 - $550 17%
Cigna $11 - $629 18%
Kaiser $140 232%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $550 913%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $590 979%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $668 1108%
Mines And Associates $668 1108%
Three Rivers Provider Network $668 1108%
Zelis (Profee) $668 1108%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $707 1173%
National Preferred Provider Network $707 1173%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $707 1173%
Usa $707 1173%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $731 1213%
Health Payors Organization $747 1239%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $755 1253%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $755 1253%
National Provider Network $762 1264%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals