CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $434
Cash Discount Price: $424
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital is $434. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $424. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$424

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$434

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: $424 (704%)

Insurance Median: $434 (720%)

Cash: $424 (704% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $434 (720% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 720% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 620%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$4 - $512	7%
Health Partners	$9 - $526	15%
Medica	$12 - $537	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $434	23%
Ucare	$49 - $290	81%
Aetna	$62 - $544	103%
Humana	$413 - $436	685%
America'S Ppo	$550 - $581	913%
Geha	$585 - $617	971%
Multiplan	$585 - $617	971%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $424.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.