CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Valley Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $75 (124%)
Insurance Median: $97 (161%)
Cash: $75 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (161% 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
Horizon $7 - $170 12%
Aetna $19 - $135 32%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $174 43%
Cigna $66 - $140 110%
Clover $70 116%
Medicare (plans) $70 116%
Humana $70 116%
Wellpoint $72 119%
Amerihealth $82 - $140 136%
Qualcare $88 - $150 146%
Centivo $130 216%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals