CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $206
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$206

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: $76 (126%)
Insurance Median: $206 (342%)
Cash: $76 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $206 (342% 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 342% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 242%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $57 - $334 95%
Fidelis Care $58 - $67 96%
Aetna $62 - $262 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $305 111%
Clover Health $67 111%
Humana $67 111%
Wellpoint $67 - $205 111%
Emblem Health $133 221%
Wellcare $133 221%
First Health $215 357%
Amerihealth $222 368%
Cigna $248 - $261 411%
Qualcare Inc $276 - $294 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals