CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Mt Ascutney Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $442
  • Cash Discount Price: $384
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Mt Ascutney Hospital is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $384. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 28.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 289 County Road, Windsor, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$384

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$442

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: $384 (2500%)
Insurance Median: $442 (2878%)
Cash: $384 (2500% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $442 (2878% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2878% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2778%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $310 - $808 2018%
The Vermont Health Plan $310 - $658 2018%
Mvp Health Plan, Inc. $389 - $826 2533%
Cigna $398 - $844 2591%
Hphc Insurance Company, Inc. $398 - $844 2591%
Aetna $407 - $863 2650%
UnitedHealthcare $407 - $863 2650%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 289 County Road, Windsor, VT 05089
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals