CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $295
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Shands Jacksonville is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$295

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: $305 (506%)
Insurance Median: $295 (489%)
Cash: $305 (506% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $295 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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 $18 - $481 30%
Carelon Health $19 32%
Florida Community Care $19 32%
Humana $19 - $496 32%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $20 33%
Community Care Plan $20 33%
Molina $20 - $78 33%
Simply Healthcare $20 33%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $62 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $971 103%
Capital Health Plan $62 - $292 103%
Beacon Health Strategies $63 105%
Careplus Health Plan $63 105%
Florida Health Care Plan $63 - $107 105%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $407 106%
Devoted Health Plan $65 - $68 108%
Positive Healthcare Partners $66 - $68 110%
Wellcare Of Florida $72 119%
Florida Complete Care $77 128%
Wellpath $98 163%
Ambetter / Centene $99 164%
Volusia Health Network $221 - $245 367%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $232 - $257 385%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $248 - $274 411%
Centivo $290 - $321 481%
Avmed $296 - $328 491%
Disney Cruise Line $316 - $350 524%
Cigna $326 - $362 541%
Health First Health Plan $342 - $438 567%
Mental Health Associates $342 - $380 567%
Prime Health Services $369 - $438 612%
Truli For Health $375 622%
Florida Health Alliance $379 - $420 629%
Archbold Medical Center $395 - $438 655%
Genex $395 - $438 655%
Rockport Provider $395 - $438 655%
Corvel Corp $448 - $496 743%
First Health $448 - $496 743%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $448 - $496 743%
Medsave Usa Tpa $448 - $496 743%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $474 - $555 786%
Multiplan $474 - $526 786%
Novanet $474 - $526 786%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals