CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $26 (169%)
Insurance Median: $20 (130%)
Cash: $26 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (130% 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.

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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
Molina $12 - $27 78%
Aetna $15 - $29 98%
Clear Springs Health $15 98%
Coventry $15 - $17 98%
Health Alliance $15 - $20 98%
Longevity Health Plan $15 98%
Sinai Medical Group $15 98%
United $15 - $26 98%
UnitedHealthcare $15 98%
Zing Health $15 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $31 104%
Uic Physician Group $16 104%
Village Md $16 - $18 104%
Wellcare $16 104%
Dolton Medical Associates $18 117%
Mac Neal Health Providers $18 117%
Mercy Physician Association $18 117%
Unified Physicians Network $18 117%
Union Health Service $18 117%
West Suburban Health Providers $18 117%
Lake County Physician Associates $19 124%
Northshore Physician Association $19 124%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $19 124%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $19 124%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $20 130%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $20 130%
Valenz $20 130%
Campus Care $22 143%
Healthsmart $22 143%
The Alliance $22 143%
Healthlink $23 150%
Cigna $24 156%
County Care Health Plan $27 176%
Meridian $27 176%
Youthcare Healthchoice $27 176%
St Anthony Health Network $29 189%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $30 195%
Physician Care Network Inc $30 195%
Caterpillar $31 202%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $31 202%
Multiplan $31 - $80 202%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $31 202%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $31 202%
Equian $80 521%
Zelis $80 521%
Integrated Health Plan $88 573%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals