CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $66
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Miller County Hospital is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $66 (110%)

Insurance Median: $95 (158%)

Cash: $66 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (158% 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.

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
Aetna	$54 - $94	90%
Ambetter / Centene	$54 - $62	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $112	90%
Choicecare	$54 - $106	90%
Humana	$54 - $100	90%
Integrated Health Plan	$82 - $94	136%
Great West	$87 - $100	144%
Coventry	$93 - $106	154%
Beech Street	$95 - $109	158%
Cigna	$95 - $109	158%
First Health/Hf	$98 - $112	163%
First Health/Ccn	$104 - $119	173%

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 $66.
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 Miller County Hospital 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.