CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $53 (88%)
Insurance Median: $55 (91%)
Cash: $53 (88% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (91% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $45 75%
Aetna $52 - $114 86%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $52 86%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $52 86%
Humana $52 - $55 86%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $52 86%
Tricare $52 86%
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $90 86%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $55 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $64 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $55 91%
Medicare (plans) $55 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $55 91%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $55 91%
Cigna $98 163%
First Health Network $109 181%
Zelis $113 187%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $125 207%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $125 207%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals