CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Harlem Hospital Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Harlem Hospital Center is $106. 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 6.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $106 (690%)
Ins. Median: $106 (690% 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 690% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 590%). 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 - $180 85%
Aetna $15 - $25 98%
Wellcare $17 111%
Fidelis $23 - $180 150%
Metroplus $75 - $180 488%
Amidacare $80 521%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $80 - $180 521%
Carelon $80 - $138 521%
Senior Whole Health $80 521%
United $80 - $434 521%
United Behavioral Health $80 - $88 521%
Affinity $82 - $180 534%
Carelon (Amida Care) $82 534%
Vnsny $82 - $181 534%
Centerlight $106 690%
Emblem $120 - $319 781%
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: 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals