CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $143 (237%)

Insurance Median: $156 (259%)

Cash: $143 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (259% 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$9 - $143	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $187	51%
Amerihealth	$56	93%
Carolina Complete	$56	93%
Healthy Blue	$56	93%
Wellcare	$56	93%
Aetna	$57 - $256	95%
Cary - Alignment	$60	100%
Cary - Liberty	$69	114%
Cary - Pruitt	$69	114%
Cary - Wellcare	$69	114%
Cigna	$111 - $192	184%
First Health	$173 - $331	287%
Medcost	$271 - $282	450%
Phcs	$301	499%
Multiplan	$338	561%

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 $143.
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 Wakemed, Cary Hospital 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.