CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $225
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $225 (373%)
Insurance Median: $93 (154%)
Cash: $225 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (154% 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 $33 - $112 55%
United $33 - $122 55%
Amerihealth $34 - $53 56%
Partners Health Management $34 - $54 56%
Vaya Health $34 - $54 56%
Wellcare $34 - $53 56%
Apex Health $35 - $54 58%
Aetna $45 - $196 75%
Cigna $63 - $138 105%
Amerihealth Caritas $71 - $111 118%
Caresource $76 - $119 126%
Oscar $79 - $123 131%
Medcost $81 - $230 134%
Magellan $104 - $162 173%
Magellan Behavioral Health $104 - $162 173%
Multiplan $138 - $216 229%
Avalon Administrative Services $147 - $230 244%
Prime Health $152 - $243 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals