CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at University of Michigan Health System is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 3.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $59 (384%)
Insurance Median: $53 (345%)
Cash: $59 (384% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (345% 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 345% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 245%). 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 $9 - $134 59%
Ambetter / Centene $9 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $18 59%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $9 59%
Hap Midwest $9 59%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $9 - $122 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $102 59%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $9 - $15 59%
Priority Health $9 - $203 59%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $148 59%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $10 - $11 65%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $12 - $18 78%
Health Alliance Plan $12 - $14 78%
Humana $12 - $14 78%
Huron Valley Pace $12 - $14 78%
Medicare (plans) $12 - $14 78%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $12 - $14 78%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $12 - $14 78%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $12 - $14 78%
Paramount Health Care $12 - $168 78%
Thome Pace $12 - $14 78%
Triwest $12 - $14 78%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $12 - $14 78%
Zing Health $13 - $15 85%
Employee Benefit Logistic $21 - $24 137%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $40 - $87 260%
Priority Health [1038] $42 - $136 273%
Metrocare $43 - $95 280%
Hap [1023] $50 - $152 326%
Plain Church Group $55 - $122 358%
First Health $60 - $132 391%
Cofinity $61 - $134 397%
Confinity Advantage $61 - $134 397%
Beaumont Health Network $64 - $142 417%
Nomi Health $64 - $142 417%
Provider Network Of America $64 - $142 417%
First Agency $69 - $152 449%
Parkview Health Plan Services $69 - $152 449%
Bronson Healthcare Group $78 - $173 508%
Multiplan $78 - $173 508%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals