CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Down East Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $136
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Down East Community Hospital is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 8.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$136

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: $122 (794%)
Insurance Median: $136 (885%)
Cash: $122 (794% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $136 (885% 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 885% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 785%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $135 456%
Humana $70 - $73 456%
Wellcare $70 - $73 456%
Partners Direct Health $79 - $84 514%
Community Health Options $131 - $138 853%
Aetna $132 - $139 859%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $144 885%
Martins Point $142 - $150 924%
Patients Advocates $142 - $150 924%
Cigna $143 - $151 931%
Harvard Pilgrim $145 - $153 944%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals