CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $240
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington is $240. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 252 McHenry St, Burlington, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$240

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: $158 (262%)
Insurance Median: $240 (398%)
Cash: $158 (262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $240 (398% 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 398% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 298%). 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
Everpointe Elite $158 262%
Aetna $168 - $260 279%
Quartz One $173 287%
Healthpartners $180 - $236 299%
Common Ground $189 - $281 314%
Health Eos Plus $189 314%
Quartz Group $189 314%
UnitedHealthcare $204 - $265 338%
Health Payment Systems $205 340%
Trilogy $220 365%
Centivo $236 392%
Aurora Caregiver $240 398%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $240 - $306 398%
Health Eos $252 418%
Molina Exchange $254 421%
Cigna $266 - $300 441%
Hs Technology $282 468%
Wisconsin Physician Service $294 - $310 488%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 252 McHenry St, Burlington, WI 53105
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals