CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $188
  • Cash Discount Price: $194
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$188

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: $194 (322%)
Insurance Median: $188 (312%)
Cash: $194 (322% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $188 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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
Aetna $60 - $259 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $307 100%
Humana $60 100%
Medicare (plans) $60 - $61 100%
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $202 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $154 256%
Mercycare $160 265%
Triology $165 - $197 274%
Security_Health_Plan $174 - $205 289%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $178 - $249 295%
Alliance $182 302%
Hfn $184 - $249 305%
United_Healthcare $185 - $274 307%
Beloit_Health_System $187 310%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $189 314%
Cigna $194 322%
Health_Partners_Insurance $197 327%
Health_Payment_Systems $198 329%
Dean_Health_Plan $207 343%
Medical_Associates $213 353%
Wps $224 - $246 372%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $226 375%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $249 413%
Chorus_Community $258 428%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $258 428%
Multiplan $258 - $297 428%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $258 428%
Coventry $275 456%
Dean_Care $275 456%
Healthsmart $284 471%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals