CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Porter Hospital Inc is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $120 (199%)
Insurance Median: $119 (197%)
Cash: $120 (199% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (197% 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
Humana $56 93%
Fidelis Care $91 151%
Aetna $102 169%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $102 - $180 169%
Martins Point $102 169%
Mvp $102 - $201 169%
UnitedHealthcare $102 - $214 169%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $102 169%
Veterans Choice $102 169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $104 - $203 173%
Wellpath $119 197%
Harvard Pilgrim $173 287%
Coventry $190 315%
Cigna $196 325%
Medical Corporation $205 340%
Multiplan $205 340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals