CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $285
Cash Discount Price: $380
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center is $285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2360 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$285

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: $380 (630%)

Insurance Median: $285 (473%)

Cash: $380 (630% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $285 (473% 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 473% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 373%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup	$103	171%
Caresource	$104 - $228	173%
Peach State Health Plan	$104	173%
Awc Networks	$148	246%
Oscar Health Plan	$148 - $266	246%
Aetna	$152 - $516	252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$152 - $567	252%
Cigna	$152 - $455	252%
Georgia Assurance	$152	252%
Humana	$152 - $493	252%
UnitedHealthcare	$152 - $569	252%
Wellcare	$152	252%
Alliant Health Plans	$190 - $304	315%
Clover	$197	327%
Ambetter / Centene	$228	378%
Multiplan	$531	881%
Private Health Care Systems	$645	1070%
Beech Street	$683	1133%

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 $380.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center 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.