CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Stanly Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $250
  • Cash Discount Price: $291
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Stanly Regional Medical Center is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$250

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: $291 (483%)
Insurance Median: $250 (415%)
Cash: $291 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $250 (415% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 415% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 315%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $6 - $523 10%
Cigna $6 - $465 10%
Humana $6 - $58 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $394 10%
Alliance $9 - $72 15%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 - $71 15%
Carolina Complete Health $9 - $70 15%
Healthy Blue $9 - $70 15%
Partners $9 - $70 15%
Trillium $9 - $73 15%
Vaya $9 - $71 15%
Wellcare $9 - $70 15%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $216 23%
Medcost $20 - $558 33%
Choicecare $24 - $547 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $300 50%
Employers Health Network $257 - $336 426%
Physician Reach Out $291 483%
Magellan $349 579%
Gmmi $378 627%
Quik Trip $378 627%
Carolina Behavioral Health $419 - $465 695%
First Health $523 868%
Healthgram $523 868%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $547 908%
Multiplan $547 908%
Private Health Care Systems $547 908%
Beechstreet $558 926%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals