CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Deaconess Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $111 (184%)

Insurance Median: $106 (176%)

Cash: $111 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (176% 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.

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
Coordinated Care	$18	30%
Molina	$18 - $122	30%
Wellpoint	$18	30%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$19 - $105	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $183	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$62	103%
Aetna	$64 - $174	106%
Regence	$64	106%
Wellcare	$65	108%
Pacificsource	$73 - $81	121%
Premera	$104 - $178	173%
First Choice	$106 - $193	176%
Ambetter / Centene	$115	191%
Regence/Asuris	$149	247%
Cigna	$155	257%
First Health	$197	327%
Multiplan/Phcs	$202	335%
Kaiser	$275	456%

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 $111.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Deaconess Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
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.