CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $133
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at South Brooklyn Health is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 8.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$133

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%)
Insurance Median: $133 (866%)
Ins. Median: $133 (866% 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 866% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 766%). 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
Healthfirst $13 - $194 85%
Aetna $15 - $25 98%
Wellcare $18 117%
Fidelis $24 - $194 156%
Amidacare $86 560%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $86 - $194 560%
Carelon $86 - $138 560%
Metroplus $86 - $194 560%
Senior Whole Health $86 560%
United $86 - $504 560%
United Behavioral Health $86 - $95 560%
Affinity $88 - $194 573%
Carelon (Amida Care) $88 573%
Vnsny $88 - $181 573%
Centerlight $106 690%
Emblem $129 - $319 840%
Elderplan $138 898%
Multiplan $170 1107%
Local 1199 $181 1178%
Villagecare Max $181 1178%
Magnacare $320 2083%
Oxford $362 - $410 2357%
Oscar $614 3997%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals