CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $112 (186%)
Insurance Median: $38 (63%)
Cash: $112 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (63% 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
Humana $5 - $6 8%
Aetna $6 - $179 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $187 10%
Buckeye $6 - $56 10%
Caresource $6 - $56 10%
Devoted $6 10%
Gateway $6 10%
Martin'S Point $6 10%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $6 - $120 10%
Medigold $6 10%
Meridan $6 10%
Paramount $6 - $185 10%
Perennial $6 10%
Perennial Advantage $6 - $58 10%
Sidecar $6 - $143 10%
Summacare $6 - $181 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $187 10%
Valor Health $6 - $57 10%
Wellcare $6 - $56 10%
Zinghealth $6 10%
Coresource $7 12%
Emerald Health $7 - $200 12%
First Health $7 - $185 12%
Frontpath $7 12%
Health Scope $7 12%
Ohio Health Choice $7 - $185 12%
Cigna $8 - $165 13%
Clarity Health $8 13%
Health Ohio Network $8 - $144 13%
Multiplan $8 - $185 13%
Amerihealth $15 25%
Molina $15 25%
Tricare $32 - $165 53%
Claimsdoc $34 - $165 56%
Healthscope $38 - $187 63%
Zing Health $56 93%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals