CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $595
  • Cash Discount Price: $305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $595. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$595

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: $305 (506%)
Insurance Median: $595 (987%)
Cash: $305 (506% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $595 (987% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 987% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 887%). 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
Bc Mcr Adv $56 93%
Summacare Mcr Adv $56 93%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $854 93%
The Health Plan - All Plans $112 186%
Aultcare - All Plans $130 216%
Health Oh Network - All Plans $244 405%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans $244 405%
Med Mutual Nas $253 420%
Multiplan - All Plans $268 445%
Healthsmart - All Plans $345 572%
Bc Pathway $508 843%
Cigna $683 1133%
Bc Ohi/Ohii $697 1156%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans $751 1246%
Med Mutual Medflex $760 1261%
Bc Blue Access $774 1284%
Bc Preferred $774 1284%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans $774 1284%
Med Mutual Aca $865 1435%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans $950 1576%
Aetna $962 1596%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals