CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Tj Health Columbia is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $103 (171%)

Insurance Median: $81 (134%)

Cash: $103 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (134% 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.

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
Aetna	$12	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $203	20%
Humana	$12 - $55	20%
Molina Mcaid	$13	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $81	75%
Molina Mcr Adv	$56	93%
Signature Advantage - All Plans	$56	93%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$58	96%
Center Care Select - All Plans	$62 - $112	103%
Caresource - All Plans	$83	138%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$83	138%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans	$106 - $191	176%
First Health - All Plans	$107 - $193	178%

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 $103.
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 Tj Health Columbia 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.