CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $286
  • Cash Discount Price: $899
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $899. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$899

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$286

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: $899 (1492%)
Insurance Median: $286 (475%)
Cash: $899 (1492% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $286 (475% 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 475% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 375%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 - $281 105%
Molina $63 105%
United $63 - $404 105%
Humana $64 - $674 106%
Coventry Cares $126 209%
Prime Health $144 239%
Signature Advantage $171 284%
Cigna $268 445%
Aetna $384 637%
Cdm Health $440 730%
Southern Kentucky Rehab $674 1118%
Occupational Mc Alliance $719 1193%
Tim Davis And Associates $719 1193%
Up And Up $719 1193%
Fortified Provider Network $809 1342%
Multiplan $809 1342%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals