CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $225
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $225 (373%)
Insurance Median: $74 (123%)
Cash: $225 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (123% 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
1199 National Benefit Fund $22 37%
Healthfirst $61 - $166 101%
Vns $70 - $74 116%
Aetna $74 - $103 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $111 123%
Centerlight $74 123%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $74 123%
Elderplan $74 123%
Emblem Health $74 123%
Fidelis $74 123%
Hamaspik $74 123%
Humana $74 123%
Longevity $74 123%
Lucida $74 123%
Metroplus $74 123%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $148 123%
Village Care Max $74 123%
Wellcare $74 123%
Magnacare $81 134%
Molina $81 134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals