CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UPMC Wellsboro is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $151 (251%)

Insurance Median: $51 (85%)

Cash: $151 (251% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (85% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$10 - $391	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $229	18%
Cigna	$11 - $95	18%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$11 - $91	18%
Upmc Health Plan	$11 - $198	18%
Amerihealth Caritas	$12	20%
Geisinger	$12 - $304	20%
Pa Health & Wellness	$12 - $98	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $385	20%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$16	27%
Wirerope Works	$30 - $252	50%
Multiplan	$43 - $430	71%
America'S Choice	$49 - $408	81%
Intergroup	$49 - $408	81%
Upmc Work Partners	$55	91%

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 $151.
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 UPMC Wellsboro 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.