CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Saint Michael's Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Saint Michael's Medical Center is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $68 (113%)
Insurance Median: $96 (159%)
Cash: $68 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (159% 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
Tricare $55 91%
Aetna $68 - $145 113%
Amerihealth $68 113%
Horizon $68 - $140 113%
Humana $68 113%
Medicare (plans) $68 113%
New Jersey Out of State $68 113%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $462 113%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $68 113%
Wellcare $70 - $92 116%
Clover Health $71 118%
Curana $72 119%
Employer Direct Healthcare $96 159%
Naphcare $106 176%
Cigna $109 181%
Fairprice Healthcare Holdings - Fphh $109 181%
Coventry $137 227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals