CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: St Mary's Healthcare

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at St Mary's Healthcare is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $158 (262%)
Insurance Median: $95 (158%)
Cash: $158 (262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (158% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $37 - $41 61%
UnitedHealthcare $37 61%
Carelon_Commercial $66 - $144 110%
Carelon_Empire $66 - $144 110%
Medicare (plans) $74 - $82 123%
Tricare $74 123%
Va $74 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 126%
Aetna $77 - $215 128%
Humana $77 128%
Emblem_Commercial $80 - $172 133%
Cdphp_Commercial $93 - $201 154%
Excellus_Commercial $98 - $212 163%

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