CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $563
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $563 (934%)
Insurance Median: $192 (319%)
Cash: $563 (934% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (319% 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 319% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 219%). 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
Amerigroup $70 116%
Ambetter / Centene $81 134%
Friday Health $85 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $291 153%
Pruitt Health $107 178%
Peach State $113 187%
Memorial Health Plan $124 - $254 206%
United $139 - $254 231%
Prime Health $149 247%
Employer'S Health Network $152 252%
Centurion $156 259%
Cigna $204 338%
Health One Alliance $259 430%
Multiplan $507 841%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA 30474
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals