CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $337
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $337. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$337

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

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: $337 (559%)
Insurance Median: $155 (257%)
Cash: $337 (559% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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
Amerigroup $8 - $16 13%
Medicaid / KanCare $8 - $18 13%
Aetna $9 - $503 15%
Sunshine State $9 - $17 15%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $629 15%
Wellcare $9 - $17 15%
Medicare (plans) $25 - $83 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $408 43%
Avmed $27 - $309 45%
Humana $27 - $67 45%
Medica Health Plan $27 - $66 45%
Cigna $28 - $503 46%
Leon Medical $28 - $69 46%
Non Contracted $150 - $231 249%
Vista $173 287%
Amerihealth $184 - $283 305%
International $266 - $409 441%
Dimension Health Plan $307 - $566 509%
Affordable $348 - $535 577%
Phcs $368 - $566 611%
Quality Health $368 - $566 611%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals