CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $218
  • Cash Discount Price: $277
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$218

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: $277 (460%)
Insurance Median: $218 (362%)
Cash: $277 (460% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $218 (362% 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 362% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 262%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $13 - $100 22%
Aetna $36 - $268 60%
Medicare (plans) $58 - $62 96%
Highmark $89 - $263 148%
Blue_Cross $156 - $223 259%
Cigna $211 - $221 350%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross $221 367%
Geisinger $225 373%
Independence_Blue_Cross $225 373%
Tower Health $225 - $237 373%
Upmc $225 - $277 373%
Phc $242 - $246 402%
First_Health_Network $294 488%
United_Healthcare $326 541%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals