CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $117 (762%)

Insurance Median: $13 (85%)

Cash: $117 (762% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (85% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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
Cdphp	$4 - $19	26%
Mvp	$10 - $24	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $19	65%
Aetna	$13 - $26	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $26	85%
Bmc	$13	85%
Cigna	$13 - $23	85%
Fidelis	$13 - $14	85%
Hne	$13	85%
Humana	$13	85%
Wellcare	$13	85%
Health New England	$16	104%
Allegiance	$19	124%
Harvard Pilgrim	$23	150%
Tufts	$28	182%

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 $117.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.