CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $117
  • Cash Discount Price: $205
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Cleveland Clinic is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$117

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: $205 (340%)
Insurance Median: $117 (194%)
Cash: $205 (340% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $117 (194% 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
Summacare $4 - $150 7%
Aetna $6 - $315 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $268 10%
Buckeye $6 - $26 10%
Caresource $6 - $25 10%
Cigna $6 - $252 10%
Communicare $6 - $58 10%
Devoted Health $6 - $55 10%
Humana $6 - $268 10%
Paramount $6 - $25 10%
Perennial Health $6 - $59 10%
Pphp $6 - $61 10%
The Health Plan $6 - $189 10%
United $6 - $243 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $211 10%
Upmc $6 - $189 10%
Valor $6 - $55 10%
Zing Health $6 - $61 10%
Amerihealth $7 12%
Molina $7 - $26 12%
Cc Ehp $11 - $197 18%
Mmo $22 - $191 37%
United Bh $27 45%
Oscar $73 - $121 121%
Ohcp $106 - $153 176%
Ohio Healthy $109 - $220 181%
Aultcare $117 - $154 194%
Amish Community Aid Plan $123 - $158 204%
Omas $136 - $158 226%
Healthsmart $150 - $173 249%
Phphi $164 - $189 272%
Clarity Health $177 - $205 294%
Php $189 314%
Gms $191 - $220 317%
Quality Care Partners $191 - $220 317%
Consociate Health $205 - $236 340%
Medical Benefit Corp $220 365%
Parkview Health Plan $220 365%
Multiplan $246 - $284 408%
Three Rivers $246 - $284 408%
Usa Managed Care $246 408%
Community Health Alliance $252 418%
Frontpath $284 471%
Managed Care Services $284 471%
Tertiary Care Network $284 471%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals