CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $103
  • Cash Discount Price: $365
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $365. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$365

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$103

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: $365 (606%)
Insurance Median: $103 (171%)
Cash: $365 (606% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $103 (171% 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.

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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 $28 - $105 46%
Humana $28 - $105 46%
Molina $28 - $30 46%
United $28 - $171 46%
Corvel $56 - $61 93%
Prime Health $56 - $61 93%
Coventry Cares $63 - $69 105%
Signature Advantage $66 - $72 110%
Cigna $103 - $112 171%
Essence Healthcare $157 - $171 260%
Aetna $164 - $179 272%
Baptist Health Network $188 - $206 312%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $220 - $240 365%
Occupational Mc Alliance $279 - $305 463%
Multiplan $332 - $362 551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals