CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $203 (337%)
Insurance Median: $68 (113%)
Cash: $203 (337% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (113% 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.

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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 $19 - $304 32%
Beacon Health Strategies $19 32%
Florida Community Care $19 32%
Humana $19 - $62 32%
Sunshine State Health Plan $19 32%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $64 32%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $20 33%
Community Care Plan $20 33%
Molina $20 33%
Simply Healthcare $21 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $299 100%
Vha $60 100%
Capital Health Plan $62 - $184 103%
North Central Hospice $62 103%
Wellcare $62 103%
Careplus $63 105%
Carelon Health $65 108%
Positive Healthcare Partners $66 110%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $68 113%
Devoted Health Plan $68 113%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $68 113%
Ghilcrest County $75 124%
Levy County $75 124%
Wellpath $95 158%
Ambetter / Centene $99 164%
Florida Health Care Plan $107 178%
Uaa $141 234%
Northeast Fl Hospital $162 269%
Avmed $207 - $234 343%
Health First $258 428%
Prime Health Services $258 428%
Cigna $275 456%
Archbold Medical Center $277 460%
Genex $277 460%
Corvel Corp $314 521%
Geha $332 551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals