CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Chatuge Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Chatuge Regional Hospital is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 8.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $122 (794%)
Insurance Median: $130 (846%)
Cash: $122 (794% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (846% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 846% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 746%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $183 352%
Aetna $76 - $208 495%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $86 - $178 560%
Cigna $86 - $171 560%
Humana $86 560%
Amerigroup Community Care $125 814%
Wellcare $128 833%
Caresource Network Partners, Llc. $131 853%
Alliant Health Plan $171 1113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals