CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Roxborough Memorial Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $60 (100%)

Insurance Median: $63 (105%)

Cash: $60 (100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (105% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Health Partners Plan	$10 - $90	17%
Keystone	$11 - $63	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $126	20%
Humana	$48	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $195	100%
Medicare (plans)	$60 - $63	100%
Pa Health & Wellness	$60 - $72	100%
Tricare	$60	100%
Providers Partner Health Plan	$62	103%
Spartan	$63	105%
Auto Insurance	$66	110%
Worker Compensation	$68	113%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$84	139%
Naphcare	$93	154%
Highmark	$131	217%
Cigna	$143	237%

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 $60.
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 Roxborough Memorial Hospital 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.