CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $128
  • Cash Discount Price: $491
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$128

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: $491 (815%)
Insurance Median: $128 (212%)
Cash: $491 (815% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $128 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $72 119%
Friday Health $74 123%
Cigna $76 - $393 126%
Absolute Total Care $88 146%
Nhc Advantage $93 154%
Peach State $98 163%
United $99 - $221 164%
Memorial Health Plan $108 - $221 179%
Amerigroup $121 201%
Centurion $136 226%
Prime Health $149 247%
Employer'S Health Network $152 252%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $196 325%
Health One Alliance $226 375%
Novanet $442 733%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals