CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $268
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$268

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: $268 (445%)
Insurance Median: $81 (134%)
Cash: $268 (445% 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.

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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 $40 - $123 66%
Carolina Complete Health $40 66%
Partners Behavioral Health $40 66%
Alliance Behavioral Health $41 68%
Amerihealth Caritas $41 68%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $41 68%
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $143 68%
Vaya Behavioral Health $41 68%
Wellcare $41 68%
Aetna $63 - $133 105%
Devoted Health $63 105%
Healthteam $63 105%
Longevity Health $63 105%
Molina $63 - $75 105%
Humana $64 - $236 106%
Absolute Total Care $75 124%
Gaston County Jail $81 134%
Surgery Plus $105 174%
Cigna $112 - $193 186%
Carolina Caring $151 - $212 251%
Corporate Benefits Service $162 269%
Medcost $182 302%
Beech Street $220 365%
Multiplan $220 365%
Self Pay $241 400%
First Health Network $255 423%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals