CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $250
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 549 East Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $250 (415%)

Insurance Median: $116 (192%)

Cash: $250 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (192% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$10	17%
Geisinger Family Plan	$11	18%
Amerihealth	$12	20%
Upmc For You	$12	20%
Health Partners	$13	22%
Upmc Chip	$13	22%
Advantra	$57	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $225	95%
Geisinger Health Plan	$57 - $144	95%
Humana	$57 - $343	95%
Medicare (plans)	$57	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$57 - $99	95%
American Progressive	$58	96%
Care Improvement Plus	$58	96%
Medical Development International	$86	143%
Naphcare	$86	143%
Cigna	$107	178%
Ambetter / Centene	$137	227%
Aetna	$153 - $259	254%
Intergroup Services	$162 - $283	269%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$202	335%
Multiplan	$343	569%

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 $250.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
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.