CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $75 (488%)
Insurance Median: $18 (117%)
Cash: $75 (488% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (117% 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $169 39%
Cdphp $11 - $136 72%
Medicare (plans) $11 - $15 72%
Mvp $11 - $127 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $112 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $60 85%
Tricare $13 - $15 85%
Fidelis $14 - $136 91%
Hamaspik $14 - $82 91%
Aetna $16 - $143 104%
Blue Shield Highmark $16 - $19 104%
Emblem $19 - $32 124%
Emblem Health Ghi $21 137%
Cigna $22 - $23 143%
Blue Shield $30 - $62 195%
Empire Plan Nyship $39 254%
Mvp Commercial $56 365%
Magnacare $153 996%
Multiplan $179 1165%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals