CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Uchealth Broomfield Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $327
Cash Discount Price: $319
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Uchealth Broomfield Hospital is $327. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11820 Destination Dr, Broomfield, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$327

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: $319 (529%)

Insurance Median: $327 (543%)

Cash: $319 (529% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $327 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $342	38%
Select Health	$36 - $60	60%
Aetna	$60 - $437	100%
Cigna	$60 - $533	100%
Cms	$60	100%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$60 - $501	100%
Devoted Health	$60	100%
Humana	$60	100%
Kaiser	$60 - $301	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $926	100%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$327 - $388	543%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$465	772%
First Health	$537	891%
Multiplan/Phcs	$629	1044%

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 $319.
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 Uchealth Broomfield Hospital 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.