CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $390
  • Cash Discount Price: $690
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Broward Health Medical Center is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $690. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$690

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$390

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: $690 (1145%)
Insurance Median: $390 (647%)
Cash: $690 (1145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $390 (647% 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 647% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 547%). 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 $47 - $552 78%
Humana $62 103%
Medica Healthcare $62 103%
Preferred Care Partners $62 103%
United Aarp $62 103%
United/Wellmed $62 103%
Careplus Health Plan $63 105%
Florida Pace Center $63 105%
Clear Springs Healthcare $64 106%
Devoted $64 - $311 106%
Doctor'S Healthcare $64 106%
Amerihealth Caritas $66 110%
Community Care Plan $112 186%
Freedom Health $173 287%
Healthsun Health Plan $173 287%
Simply Healthcare $173 287%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $180 299%
United $180 299%
Wellpath $242 402%
Cigna $312 518%
Avmed $317 - $345 526%
Wellcare $345 572%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $380 630%
Curative Administrators, Llc $414 687%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $414 687%
Tour + Med Assistance International $449 745%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $483 801%
Quality Health Management $483 801%
Trident Global Assistance International $483 801%
United International $483 801%
Us Maritime Consultants $483 801%
Dimension Health/International Plus $552 916%
Medcare International $552 916%
Seguro Reservas International $552 916%
Star Healthcare Network $552 916%
Viking Cruises $552 916%
World Medical Management Solutions $552 916%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals