CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $395
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,678
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Doctors Hospital is $395. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,678. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,678

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$395

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: $1,678 (2784%)
Insurance Median: $395 (655%)
Cash: $1,678 (2784% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $395 (655% 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 655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 555%). 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
Prime Health $149 247%
Rockport United Network $152 252%
Identity Mco $156 259%
Cigna $205 - $395 340%
Amerigroup $231 - $245 383%
Ambetter / Centene $238 - $252 395%
United $254 - $777 421%
Friday Health $277 - $294 460%
Absolute Total Care $293 - $311 486%
Nhc Advantage $310 - $328 514%
Pruitt Health $310 - $328 514%
Peach State $326 - $345 541%
Wellcare $326 - $345 541%
Centurion $451 - $478 748%
Americas 1St Choice $456 - $484 757%
Health One Alliance $749 - $794 1243%
Medcost $816 - $1,104 1354%
Kaiser Permanente $890 - $944 1477%
Multiplan $978 - $1,554 1623%
Performax $1,108 - $1,174 1838%
First Health $1,222 - $1,295 2028%
Employer'S Health Network $1,303 - $1,382 2162%
Novanet $1,466 - $1,554 2432%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals