CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 6.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $33 (215%)

Insurance Median: $95 (618%)

Cash: $33 (215% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (618% 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 618% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 518%). 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
Wellpoint	$5	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $334	137%
Aetna	$23 - $101	150%
Fidelis Care	$24	156%
Amerihealth	$54 - $73	352%
Qualcare Inc	$58	378%
Cigna	$74 - $95	482%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $133	527%
First Health	$92	599%

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 $33.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.