CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Northwest Florida Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $169
Cash Discount Price: $256
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Northwest Florida Community Hospital is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $256. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 11.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$256

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$169

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $256 (1667%)

Insurance Median: $169 (1100%)

Cash: $256 (1667% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $169 (1100% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 1100% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1000%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$7 - $68	46%
United_Healthcare	$19 - $178	124%
Cigna	$28 - $259	182%
Blue_Cross_Nwb	$31 - $293	202%
Blue_Cross_Phs_Ppo	$31 - $293	202%
Medicare (plans)	$44 - $408	286%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $256.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Northwest Florida Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.