CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Merit Health Madison is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $64 (106%)

Insurance Median: $102 (169%)

Cash: $64 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (169% 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
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$47	78%
Ms-Can-Molina	$47	78%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$48	80%
Medicare (plans)	$53	88%
Humana	$55	91%
Wellcare	$55	91%
Devoted_Health	$56	93%
Molina-Chip	$100	166%
Magnolia-Chip	$102	169%
Truecare-Chip	$102	169%
Mpcn	$104	173%
Firstchoice	$107	178%
Advhealth	$113	187%
Molina_Exchange	$115	191%
Cigna	$127	211%
Ambetter / Centene	$138	229%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$161	267%
United	$161	267%
United_Exchange	$161	267%

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 $64.
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 Merit Health Madison 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.