CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $36 (60%)
Insurance Median: $56 (93%)
Cash: $36 (60% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (93% 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
Aetna $22 - $56 37%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $28 46%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.) $28 46%
Humana $28 - $56 46%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $28 46%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $226 46%
First Health Network $31 51%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $45 75%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $56 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $94 93%
Cigna $56 93%
Medicare (plans) $56 93%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial $61 101%
Zelis $95 158%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $97 161%
Usa Managed Care Network $104 173%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $139 231%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals