CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Margaretville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $92
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Margaretville Memorial Hospital is $92. 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 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$92

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: $92 (153%)
Cash: $158 (262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $92 (153% 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.

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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
Emblem $23 - $27 38%
Mvp $26 43%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $31 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $109 101%
Hamaspik (McR) $70 116%
UnitedHealthcare $70 - $764 116%
Aetna $70 - $103 116%
Medicare (plans) $70 - $104 116%
Mvp Gold (McR) $70 116%
Affinity By Molina McR $73 121%
Cdphp $76 126%
Self-Pay $84 139%
Mvp Exchange $103 171%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $107 178%
Magnacare Standard $111 184%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Ppo/Cbp $114 189%
Todays Options $115 191%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $126 209%
Magnacare Preferred $126 209%
Multiplan $130 216%
First Health $142 236%
Oxford $641 - $712 1064%
Oxford Exchange $688 1142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals