CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $82 (136%)

Insurance Median: $62 (103%)

Cash: $82 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (103% 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
Humana	$20 - $55	33%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$38	63%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$38	63%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$38	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $578	63%
Aetna	$41 - $228	68%
Triwest	$55	91%
Active Med	$56	93%
Arcadian Health Plan	$56	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $163	93%
Christus Health	$56 - $79	93%
Coventry	$56	93%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$56 - $158	93%
Dignity Health	$58	96%
Peoples Health	$58	96%
Wellcare	$59	98%
Allyalign Health	$62	103%
Medicare (plans)	$62	103%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$158	262%
Cigna	$187	310%
Gilsbar, Inc.	$190	315%
Healthcare Highways	$190	315%
Verity Healthnet	$190	315%
Healthsmart	$206 - $254	342%
Ppoplus Llc	$206	342%
Five Point Credit Union	$222	368%
Multiplan	$222	368%
Phcs	$222	368%
Health Management Network	$254	421%
Provider Select	$254	421%
First Health	$269	446%
Verity Healthnet National	$269	446%

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 $82.
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 Christus St Frances Cabrini 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.