CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $436
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $436 (723%)

Insurance Median: $182 (302%)

Cash: $436 (723% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (302% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). 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
Upmc Health Plan	$12 - $97	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $61	22%
Aetna	$14 - $182	23%
Geisinger	$16	27%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$16	27%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$16 - $364	27%
Amerihealth Caritas	$17 - $61	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $111	28%
Pa Health & Wellness	$18 - $61	30%
Cigna	$61	101%
Upmc Work Partners	$65	108%
Multiplan	$76 - $582	126%
Preferred Healthcare System	$473	785%
Coventry/First Health	$509	845%
Fidelis	$545	904%
Intergroup	$545 - $618	904%
Health Coalition Partners	$582	966%
Private Health Care Systems	$582	966%
Selectcare	$582	966%
Health Payors Organization	$618	1025%
Humana	$618	1025%

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 $436.
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 Presbyterian Shadyside 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.