CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $193
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Jersey City Medical Center is $193. 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 3.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$193

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: $193 (320%)
Cash: $75 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $193 (320% 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 320% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 220%). 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
Wellpoint $4 - $70 7%
Aetna $70 - $212 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $326 116%
Clover Health $70 116%
Fidelis Care $70 - $101 116%
Humana $70 116%
UnitedHealthcare $71 - $334 118%
Emblem Health $133 221%
Wellcare $139 231%
Cigna $191 - $256 317%
First Health $215 357%
Amerihealth $218 362%
Qualcare Inc $254 421%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals