CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $67
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$67

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: $78 (129%)

Insurance Median: $67 (111%)

Cash: $78 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $67 (111% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$47 - $112	78%
Imagine Health [6032]	$47	78%
Cigna	$56 - $67	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $73	101%
The Alliance [1703]	$61	101%
Humana	$67 - $112	111%
Healthlink [125]	$71	118%
First Health Plan [6034]	$75 - $112	124%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$90 - $112	149%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$97	161%
UnitedHealthcare	$112	186%

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 $78.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
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.