CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $217
Cash Discount Price: $252
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 14.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$217

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: $252 (1641%)

Insurance Median: $217 (1413%)

Cash: $252 (1641% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $217 (1413% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1413% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1313%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Tricare	$13	85%
Caresource	$22 - $36	143%
Humana	$32 - $266	208%
Amerihealth	$36	234%
Bchp	$36	234%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $263	234%
Molina	$36	234%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $266	234%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$40 - $260	260%
Osu	$40 - $260	260%
Mmo	$50 - $263	326%
Aetna	$52 - $266	339%
Cigna	$52 - $263	339%
Front Path Health Coalition	$52 - $263	339%
Ohc	$52 - $260	339%
Ohg	$52 - $252	339%
The Health Plan	$52 - $269	339%
Ahpo	$263	1712%
Unicare	$266	1732%
Emerald Health	$274	1784%
First Health	$274	1784%
Phcs	$274	1784%

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 $252.
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 Nationwide Children's 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.