CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $258
Cash Discount Price: $383
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Fayette County Hospital is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $383. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$383

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$258

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: $383 (635%)

Insurance Median: $258 (428%)

Cash: $383 (635% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $258 (428% 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 428% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 328%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$51 - $270	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $328	85%
Illinicare - All Plans	$51	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$51	85%
Meridian-All Plans	$51	85%
Health Alliance Mcare	$120 - $125	199%
Healthlink Mcr Adv	$120 - $125	199%
Humana	$120 - $125	199%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans	$244 - $254	405%
Healthlink Hmo	$262 - $274	435%
Cigna	$281 - $293	466%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$300 - $313	498%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$310 - $323	514%
UnitedHealthcare	$311 - $325	516%
Multiplan - All Plans	$319 - $332	529%

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 $383.
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 Fayette 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.