CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Temple University Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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%)

Insurance Median: $79 (131%)

Ins. Median: $79 (131% 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$13	22%
Health Partners Plans	$15 - $63	25%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$23 - $68	38%
Upmc Health Plan	$23 - $66	38%
Keystone First	$26 - $65	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $361	68%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $440	96%
Humana	$62	103%
Innovage	$63	105%
Aetna	$64 - $348	106%
Cigna	$65 - $82	108%
Clover Health	$66	110%
Geisinger	$68 - $353	113%
Elder Health	$74	123%
Gateway Health Plan	$78	129%
Wtc Health Program	$78	129%
Naphcare	$93	154%
Occunet	$93	154%
Oscar Health	$93	154%
Prime Health Services	$99	164%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.