CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $215
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $215. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$215

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $215 (357%)
Insurance Median: $81 (134%)
Cash: $215 (357% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (134% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $10 17%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $147 17%
Geisinger $11 - $307 18%
Upmc $11 - $322 18%
Aetna $12 - $246 20%
Amerihealth $12 - $60 20%
Gateway $12 - $322 20%
Jefferson Health Plan $12 20%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $44 - $154 73%
Highmark $56 - $121 93%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $57 - $134 95%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $57 - $75 95%
Highmark Community Blue $57 - $118 95%
Life Butler County $57 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $57 - $107 95%
Medicare (plans) $57 95%
Peak Health $57 - $215 95%
Pnoa $57 - $246 95%
Provider Partners $57 95%
Tricare $57 95%
Workers Comp $58 96%
Humana $59 98%
Devoted Health Plan $61 - $123 101%
Pa Health & Wellness $61 101%
The Health Plan $61 - $134 101%
American Health Plan $63 105%
Ellwood Group $92 - $132 153%
Cigna $131 - $154 217%
Private Healthcare Systems $215 - $261 357%
Devon $230 382%
Intergroup $246 408%
Multiplan $276 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals