CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Medstar Health Physical Therapy

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Medstar Health Physical Therapy is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $49 (81%)

Insurance Median: $61 (101%)

Cash: $49 (81% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (101% 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
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$37 - $49	61%
Jhhc	$49	81%
Kaiser Permanente	$49 - $65	81%
Pfc	$49	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$52 - $63	86%
Aetna	$53 - $64	88%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$54	90%
Kaiser	$59	98%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$62	103%
Tricare	$63	105%
Cigna	$65	108%
First Health	$65	108%
Health Care Service Corporation	$65	108%
Humana	$65	108%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$65	108%

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 $49.
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 Medstar Health Physical Therapy 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.