CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $137 (227%)
Insurance Median: $84 (139%)
Cash: $137 (227% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (139% 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%
Amerihealth $12 20%
Geisinger Family Plan $12 20%
Upmc For You $12 20%
Health Partners $13 22%
Upmc Chip $13 22%
Advantra $24 40%
Aetna $24 - $169 40%
American Progressive $24 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $131 40%
Humana $24 40%
Medicare (plans) $24 40%
Geisinger Health Plan $44 - $108 73%
Ambetter / Centene $57 95%
Prison Health Services $71 118%
UnitedHealthcare $98 163%
Cigna $106 176%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $110 183%
Medical Development International $155 257%
Integrated Health Plan $166 275%
Prime Health Services $166 275%
Multiplan $177 294%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals