CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 9.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $208 (1354%)

Insurance Median: $151 (983%)

Cash: $208 (1354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (983% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 983% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 883%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$8 - $196	52%
Medicaid / KanCare	$8 - $196	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $330	52%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$9 - $208	59%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$9 - $212	59%
Washington Coordinated Care	$9 - $212	59%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$17 - $153	111%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$17 - $154	111%
Medicare (plans)	$17 - $151	111%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$17 - $151	111%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$18 - $154	117%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$19 - $215	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $252	130%
Humana	$20 - $179	130%
Aetna	$21 - $244	137%
First Choice Health Network	$23 - $294	150%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$38 - $264	247%
Cigna	$49 - $336	319%

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 $208.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.