CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $133 (221%)
Insurance Median: $66 (110%)
Cash: $133 (221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (110% 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
Tricare $5 - $55 8%
Peach State Health Plan $7 12%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $8 - $83 13%
Health One Alliance $8 - $80 13%
Zelis Network Solutions $9 - $110 15%
Wellcare $10 - $59 17%
Amerigroup $12 - $68 20%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $68 20%
Peachstate $12 - $72 20%
Caresource $13 - $75 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $303 33%
Humana $26 - $152 43%
Self Pay 50 $26 - $152 43%
Va Contract $41 68%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $256 73%
Aetna $45 - $262 75%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $46 - $273 76%
Self Pay $46 - $273 76%
Cigna $47 - $277 78%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $52 - $303 86%
Hospice $54 90%
Medicare (plans) $54 90%
Clover Health $55 91%
Pruitt Health Premier $60 100%
Ga Workers Comp $156 259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals