CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $260
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

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: $141 (234%)

Insurance Median: $260 (431%)

Cash: $141 (234% 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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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Clear Spring Health	$60	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $313	100%
Longevity	$61	101%
Humana	$63	105%
Devoted Health Services	$66	110%
Aetna	$92 - $307	153%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp	$94 - $160	156%
Banner Health	$102	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$102 - $268	169%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc.	$102	169%
Medica	$102 - $275	169%
Medicare (plans)	$102	169%
Assist Health Group	$123	204%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$200	332%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$297	493%
First Choice Health Network	$297	493%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$314	521%
Hue Health, Inc	$314	521%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$314	521%
Multiplan	$320	531%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $141.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sterling Regional Medcenter is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.