CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: St Mary's Healthcare

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at St Mary's Healthcare is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 7.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$122

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: $201 (1309%)
Insurance Median: $122 (794%)
Cash: $201 (1309% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $122 (794% 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 794% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 694%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $37 - $41 241%
UnitedHealthcare $37 241%
Carelon_Commercial $94 - $198 612%
Carelon_Empire $94 - $198 612%
Emblem_Commercial $112 - $238 729%
Cdphp_Commercial $131 - $278 853%
Excellus_Commercial $138 - $294 898%
Aetna $140 - $298 911%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals