CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $327
  • Cash Discount Price: $715
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $327. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $715. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$715

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$327

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: $715 (1186%)
Insurance Median: $327 (543%)
Cash: $715 (1186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $327 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $29 48%
Well Sense Health Plan $58 96%
United $184 - $472 305%
Maine Community Health $224 - $379 372%
Harvard Pilgrim $233 - $307 387%
Cigna $260 - $301 431%
Tufts Health Plan $269 - $409 446%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $317 526%
Aetna $453 752%
Mvp Health Plan $500 830%
Corvel $515 854%
Evernorth $572 949%
Mutual Of Omaha $572 949%
Multiplan $579 961%
First Health $651 1080%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $651 1080%
Oxford Health Plans $679 1127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals