CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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%)
Insurance Median: $85 (553%)
Ins. Median: $85 (553% 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 553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 453%). 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
Cigna $80 - $106 521%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $82 534%
Aetna $85 553%
County Care $85 553%
Family Health Plan $85 553%
Harmony Health Plan $85 553%
Illinicare $85 553%
Medicaid / KanCare $85 553%
Meridian $85 553%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals