CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $24 (40%)
Insurance Median: $50 (83%)
Cash: $24 (40% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (83% 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
Lutheran $6 - $165 10%
One Call $6 10%
Self Pay $7 - $331 12%
Alpha Baking $9 - $276 15%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $9 - $256 15%
Php $9 - $253 15%
Php Freedom Network $13 - $369 22%
Encore $14 - $551 23%
County Of Laporte $15 - $429 25%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $431 25%
Aetna $16 - $506 27%
Cigna $16 - $455 27%
Prime Health Services $16 - $459 27%
Prime Health Services Auto $16 - $459 27%
Ihn $17 - $490 28%
Community Health Alliance $18 - $533 30%
Lutheran Network $18 - $539 30%
Sagamore Health Network $18 - $539 30%
Chandler Group $19 - $551 32%
Hfn Workers Compensation $19 - $551 32%
Multiplan $19 - $551 32%
Phcs $19 - $551 32%
Tricare $59 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $254 103%
Humana $62 - $136 103%
Medicare (plans) $62 103%
Node Champva $62 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $63 105%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $63 105%
Node Va $63 105%
Va Choice Program $63 105%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $65 108%
Managed Health Services $65 - $136 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $66 110%
Us Department Of Labor $78 129%
Caresource $105 - $136 174%
Prime Health In Work Comp $113 187%
In Wc $125 207%
Medicaid / KanCare $136 226%
Mhs $136 226%
Encore Kba Epo $150 249%
Magnacare Ma $153 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $188 312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals