CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Presence Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Presence Mercy Medical Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $62 (103%)
Insurance Median: $63 (105%)
Cash: $62 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (105% 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
Ravenswood Physicians Associates Ipa $7 - $63 12%
Resurrection Physicians Provider Group Ipa $7 - $63 12%
Aetna $32 - $66 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $88 53%
Humana $32 - $69 53%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 - $34 53%
Harmony Health Plan $34 - $67 56%
Meridian $34 - $66 56%
Molina $34 - $94 56%
Advocate Helath Partners $63 - $69 105%
Celtic (Wellcare) $63 105%
Cigna $63 105%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $63 105%
Devoted Health $63 105%
Essential Health Partners $63 - $72 105%
Health Alliance Medical Plan $63 105%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $63 105%
Medicare (plans) $63 105%
Self-Pay $63 105%
Tricare $63 105%
United Behavioral Health $63 105%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $139 105%
Zing Health Provider Network $65 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan (Pphp) $66 110%
Access Community Health Network $75 124%
Clifton Health Systems $98 163%
Ambetter / Centene $102 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals