CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $332
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $332. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$332

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $332 (551%)

Insurance Median: $119 (197%)

Cash: $332 (551% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (197% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $456	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $730	10%
Cigna	$6 - $119	10%
Denver Health	$6 - $196	10%
Devoted Health	$6	10%
Humana	$6	10%
Innovage	$6	10%
Kaiser	$6 - $273	10%
Medicare (plans)	$6	10%
True Pace	$6	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $159	10%
Direct To Employer	$70 - $332	116%
Centura Employee Plan	$75	124%
Peak Health	$93 - $324	154%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$103	171%
Multiplan	$581 - $705	964%

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 $332.
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 Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus 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.