CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $117
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$117

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: $129 (214%)
Insurance Median: $117 (194%)
Cash: $129 (214% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $117 (194% 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 $10 - $160 17%
Carolina Complete $36 - $43 60%
Nc Department Of Public Safety $36 - $114 60%
Amerihealth $37 - $44 61%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $157 61%
Wellcare $37 - $44 61%
Humana $57 - $182 95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont $57 95%
Aetna $59 - $186 98%
Cigna $59 - $138 98%
Liberty Health $60 100%
Caresource North Carolina $78 - $93 129%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging $111 - $132 184%
Plotkin Health $118 - $140 196%
Amps $127 - $151 211%
Medcost $167 - $219 277%
Primary Physician Care $172 - $205 285%
Beechstreet $176 - $210 292%
Multiplan $176 - $210 292%
Phcs $176 - $210 292%
Employers Choice Network $190 - $226 315%
Three Rivers Provider Network $190 - $226 315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals