CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Saratoga Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $25 (163%)
Insurance Median: $15 (98%)
Cash: $25 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (98% 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
Cdphp $9 - $141 59%
Fidelis $10 - $141 65%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $13 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $116 72%
Tricare $11 - $13 72%
Hamaspik $12 - $148 78%
Emblem Health Ghi $13 - $15 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $15 85%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $63 85%
Aetna $14 - $31 91%
Mvp $15 - $28 98%
Blue Shield Highmark $16 - $19 104%
Emblem $19 - $44 124%
Nascentia Health Options $19 124%
Cigna $23 - $28 150%
Empire Plan Nyship $29 189%
Mvp Commercial $34 - $37 221%
Multiplan $37 - $42 241%
Magnacare $44 - $47 286%
Blue Shield $49 319%
Mvp Essential Plan $63 - $126 410%
Mvp Govt Programs $63 410%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals