CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $153
  • Cash Discount Price: $182
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Lds Hospital is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$153

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: $182 (302%)
Insurance Median: $153 (254%)
Cash: $182 (302% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $153 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Donor Connect $3 - $63 5%
Aetna $6 - $207 10%
American Health $6 - $59 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $185 10%
Health Partners Of Nevada $6 - $59 10%
Humana $6 - $62 10%
Molina $6 - $199 10%
Selecthealth $6 - $123 10%
Southwest Behavioral Health $6 - $56 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $207 10%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $14 - $117 23%
Triwest $57 95%
Health Plan Of Nevada $59 - $73 98%
Healthy U $59 98%
Emi $131 217%
Deseret Mutual $140 - $141 232%
Cigna $153 - $207 254%
Awh Connected $154 - $157 256%
Emi Health $169 280%
Pehp $169 - $216 280%
Byu Risk Management $170 - $177 282%
Corporation Of The President $170 - $177 282%
Wcf Insurance $170 - $177 282%
Byu Athletics $175 290%
Campbell Scientific $175 290%
Corvel Corporation $175 290%
Franklin County $175 290%
Ifit $175 290%
Juniper Systems $175 290%
Lw Miller $175 290%
Managed Care Admin $175 - $190 290%
Tanner Llc $175 290%
Utah Tech $175 290%
Injury Care Of Nevada $182 302%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $199 330%
Uofu $199 330%
Springtide $202 335%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $207 343%
First Choice $207 343%
Global Excel $207 343%
Medcare International $207 343%
Motivhealth $207 343%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $207 343%
Wise Network $207 343%
Hygeia Corporation $219 363%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals