CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $307
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,296
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is $307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,296. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,296

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$307

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: $1,296 (2150%)
Insurance Median: $307 (509%)
Cash: $1,296 (2150% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $307 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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
Corvel Corporation $15 - $270 25%
Careworks (Rockport) $16 - $276 27%
Prime Health $16 - $276 27%
Freedom Health $111 - $207 184%
Optimum $111 184%
Avmed $156 - $648 259%
Simply Healthcare Plans $168 279%
Oscar $207 343%
Amerihealth Caritas $220 365%
Molina $246 - $350 408%
Cigna $272 451%
Humana $272 - $441 451%
Health Sun Health Plan $276 458%
Aids Healthcare $285 - $1,555 473%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $298 494%
United Ppo $307 509%
Sunshine State Health Plan $337 559%
Aetna $389 645%
United $583 967%
Plotkin Health $648 1075%
Prime Health Sherriff $648 1075%
Medica Healthcare $765 1269%
Multiplan $972 - $1,102 1613%
Evernorth Bh $1,037 1721%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals