CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $65 (108%)

Insurance Median: $82 (136%)

Cash: $65 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (136% 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	$8 - $533	13%
Amerihealth Caritas	$8 - $533	13%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection	$8 - $533	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $533	13%
Cigna	$31 - $2,100	51%
First Health	$35 - $2,380	58%
Womans Hospital Employees	$36 - $2,450	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $56	76%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals	$47 - $3,150	78%
Peoples Health	$47 - $3,150	78%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$49 - $3,325	81%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$49 - $3,290	81%
Triwest	$52	86%
Healthy Blue	$54	90%
Humana	$54 - $82	90%
Lhc (Allwell)	$54	90%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$54 - $92	90%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc	$54	90%
Gilsbar 360	$125	207%
Hs Technology	$141	234%

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 $65.
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 Our Lady of the Lake Surgical 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.