CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $383
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Elizabethtown Community Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $383. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$383

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: $383 (2493%)

Insurance Median: $15 (98%)

Cash: $383 (2493% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$9 - $22	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $32	59%
Fidelis Care	$11 - $18	72%
Mvp	$11 - $36	72%
Aetna	$13 - $24	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $32	85%
Humana	$13	85%
Martins Point	$13	85%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$13	85%
Choicecare	$15	98%
Highmark Blueshield	$19	124%
Wellpath	$19	124%
Harvard Pilgrim	$306	1992%
Magnacare	$306	1992%
Coventry	$326	2122%
Multiplan	$345	2246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $383.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Elizabethtown Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.