CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $78
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$78

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: $74 (123%)
Insurance Median: $78 (129%)
Cash: $74 (123% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $78 (129% 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
UnitedHealthcare $6 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $86 101%
Healthchoice_Berks $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Blair $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Carbon_Monroe_Pike $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Chester $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Erie $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Lycoming_Clinton $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Northcentral $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Northeast $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_Somerset_Bedford $62 - $86 103%
Healthchoice_York_Adams $62 - $86 103%
Medicare (plans) $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_Commercial $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_For_Life $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_For_Life_Hmo_Premier_Rx $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_Partner $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_Value $62 - $86 103%
Upmc_Value_Select $62 - $86 103%
Aetna $68 - $95 113%
Cigna $85 - $119 141%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals