CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Holyoke Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Holyoke Medical Center is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $96 (625%)
Insurance Median: $39 (254%)
Cash: $96 (625% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (254% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $21 - $46 137%
Bmchp $27 176%
Fallon $27 176%
Health New England $27 176%
Wellsense Direct Metals Silver $33 215%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $41 241%
Tufts Health Plan $39 - $43 254%
Cigna $69 449%
Senior Whole Health $72 469%
Harvard Pilgrim $85 553%
UnitedHealthcare $85 553%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals