CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $178 (295%)

Insurance Median: $115 (191%)

Cash: $178 (295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (191% 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
Medicare (plans)	$23 - $108	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $182	38%
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$25 - $115	41%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$25 - $115	41%
Premera First - All Plans	$32 - $147	53%
Multiplan - All Plans	$37 - $175	61%
Aetna	$38 - $177	63%
Molina - All Plans	$39 - $181	65%
Corvel - All Plans	$40 - $186	66%
First Choice - All Plans	$40 - $186	66%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$41 - $193	68%

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 $178.
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 Lake Chelan Community Hospital 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.