CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $107 (178%)

Insurance Median: $95 (158%)

Cash: $107 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (158% 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
Magnolia Ms	$53 - $74	88%
Molina	$53 - $101	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $210	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $87	90%
Aetna	$56 - $174	93%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$87	144%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$95	158%
Crittenden County	$95	158%
Davidson Hospitality	$95	158%
Dunn Investment Company	$95	158%
First State Bank Trust	$95	158%
Gossett Motor Cars	$95	158%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$95	158%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$95	158%
Jas D Collier	$95	158%
Mechanical Systems	$95	158%
Mid-South Transport	$95	158%
Patterson Warehouses	$95	158%
Radians	$95	158%
Rei Nation	$95	158%
Retzer Resources	$95	158%
State Systems	$95	158%
W W Wood Products	$95	158%
Watkins Uiberall	$95	158%
Mpcn	$119	197%
Littler	$134	222%
Ppo Plus	$160	265%
Integrated Health Plan	$200	332%

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 $107.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.