CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Medstar Harbor Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Medstar Harbor Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

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: $54 (90%)
Insurance Median: $56 (93%)
Cash: $54 (90% 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 $56 93%
Amerigroup $56 93%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $56 93%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $56 93%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $56 93%
Cigna $56 93%
First Health $56 93%
Hscsn $56 93%
Humana $56 93%
Kaiser Permanente $56 93%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $56 93%
Mamsi $56 93%
Medstar Family Choice $56 93%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $56 93%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $56 93%
Pfc $56 93%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $56 93%
Tricare $56 93%
United Behavioral Health Inc $56 93%
UnitedHealthcare $56 93%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals