CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UPMC Hanover

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $248
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UPMC Hanover is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $248 (411%)
Insurance Median: $100 (166%)
Cash: $248 (411% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (166% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $13 22%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $13 22%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $14 23%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $284 23%
Upmc Health Plan $14 - $289 23%
Geisinger $15 - $298 25%
Pa Health & Wellness $18 - $61 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $281 93%
Humana $57 95%
Aetna $59 - $301 98%
Cigna $60 - $322 100%
Upmc Work Partners $73 121%
Keystone Health Plan $78 - $281 129%
Keystone Autism Services $91 151%
Prime Net $100 - $129 166%
Carefirst $351 582%
Multiplan $351 582%
Wellspan Population Health $359 596%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals