CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $138 (229%)
Insurance Median: $130 (216%)
Cash: $138 (229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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
Molina $18 - $120 30%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $20 - $109 33%
Coordinated Care $20 33%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $313 33%
Wellpoint $20 33%
Aetna $67 - $277 111%
Regence $67 111%
Wellcare $68 113%
Premera $108 - $281 179%
Pacificsource $121 - $174 201%
Ambetter / Centene $130 216%
First Choice $192 - $350 319%
First Health $252 418%
Multiplan/Phcs $252 418%
Kaiser $275 456%
Cigna $297 493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals