CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $123 (204%)

Insurance Median: $103 (171%)

Cash: $123 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (171% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$19	32%
Aetna	$55 - $177	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59	98%
Humana	$59 - $193	98%
Medicare (plans)	$59	98%
Simpra	$59	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $322	98%
Viva	$59 - $322	98%
Choicecare	$69 - $129	114%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health	$86 - $161	143%
Cigna	$95 - $177	158%
Healthnet	$95 - $177	158%
Seven Corners	$100	166%
Workers Comp	$146 - $273	242%
Healthspring	$172 - $322	285%

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 $123.
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 Dch Regional Medical Center 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.