CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UPMC Northwest

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $148
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UPMC Northwest is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $148 (246%)

Insurance Median: $98 (163%)

Cash: $148 (246% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (163% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $62	20%
Upmc Health Plan	$12 - $73	20%
Aetna	$13 - $160	22%
Amerihealth Caritas	$16 - $61	27%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$16 - $61	27%
Pa Health & Wellness	$18 - $61	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $57	71%
Upmc Work Partners	$69	114%
Cigna	$98 - $160	163%
Intergroup	$160 - $3,704	265%
Coventry/First Health	$172	285%
Health Coalition Partners	$177	294%
Private Health Care Systems	$197	327%
Humana	$209	347%

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 $148.
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 UPMC Northwest 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.