CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Ochsner St Mary

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Ochsner St Mary is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 Marguerite Street, Morgan City, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $121 (201%)

Insurance Median: $77 (128%)

Cash: $121 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (128% 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
Tricare	$23 - $58	38%
Aetna	$54 - $516	90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$54	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $82	90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$54	90%
Humana	$54 - $77	90%
Medicare (plans)	$54	90%
Ochsner Health Plan	$54	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $229	90%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$77	128%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$77	128%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$79	131%
Zelis	$81	134%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$327	543%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$351	582%
First Health Network	$405	672%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$424	704%
Cigna	$459	762%

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 $121.
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 Ochsner St Mary 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.