CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $666
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Memorial Satilla Health is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $666. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$666

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $666 (1105%)

Insurance Median: $167 (277%)

Cash: $666 (1105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (277% 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 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$66 - $86	110%
Amerigroup	$78 - $101	129%
Friday Health	$87 - $113	144%
Nhc Advantage	$110 - $143	183%
Pruitt Health	$110 - $143	183%
Peach State	$116 - $150	192%
Wellcare	$116 - $150	192%
Cigna	$138 - $602	229%
Prime Health	$149	247%
Employer'S Health Network	$152	252%
Centurion	$161 - $208	267%
United	$174 - $339	289%
Health One Alliance	$267 - $346	443%
Value Option	$290 - $376	481%
Multiplan	$390 - $506	647%
Novanet	$522 - $677	866%

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 $666.
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 Memorial Satilla Health 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.