CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Newport Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $145
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Newport Community Hospital is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$145

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: $170 (282%)
Insurance Median: $145 (241%)
Cash: $170 (282% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $145 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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
Pacificsource $83 138%
Bcidaho $84 - $144 139%
Molina $84 - $128 139%
Wellcare $84 139%
UnitedHealthcare $88 - $162 146%
Wellpoint $90 149%
Aetna $133 221%
Premera $144 239%
Cigna $153 254%
Multiplan $156 259%
Asuris $162 269%
Regence_Wa $162 269%
Firstchoice $163 270%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 714 West Pine Street, Newport, WA 99156
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals