CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $23 (150%)
Insurance Median: $16 (104%)
Cash: $23 (150% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (104% 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.

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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
Aetna $3 - $28 20%
Fidelis $3 - $136 20%
Emblem $4 - $37 26%
Emblem_Ghi $4 - $37 26%
Empire Plan Nyship $4 - $37 26%
Magnacare $4 - $37 26%
Multiplan $4 - $39 26%
Mvp Commercial $4 - $34 26%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $37 26%
Blue Shield $5 - $64 33%
Cdphp $9 - $136 59%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $15 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $136 72%
Tricare $11 - $13 72%
Hamaspik $12 - $142 78%
Blue Shield Highmark $13 - $33 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $15 85%
Emblem Health Ghi $15 - $29 98%
Mvp $15 - $60 98%
Nascentia $15 98%
Nascentia Health Options $19 124%
Cigna $23 - $28 150%
Nys Department Of Corrections $37 241%
Mvp Essential Plan $130 846%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals