CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $235
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Saint Vincent Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $235 (390%)
Insurance Median: $7 (12%)
Cash: $235 (390% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (12% 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
Univera $5 - $9 8%
Highmark $6 - $94 10%
Cigna $10 - $138 17%
Aetna $12 - $132 20%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $12 - $65 20%
Highmark Wholecare $14 - $68 23%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $1,746 25%
Jefferson Health Plans $16 27%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $16 27%
Amerihealth $17 - $68 28%
Geisinger $17 28%
Martin'S Point $30 - $65 50%
American Health Plans $65 108%
Life Pittsburgh $65 108%
Medicare (plans) $67 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $102 113%
Humana $68 113%
Molina $70 116%
Medical Mutual $138 229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA 16544
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals