CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $204
Cash Discount Price: $154
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$204

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: $154 (256%)

Insurance Median: $204 (338%)

Cash: $154 (256% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $204 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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

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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	$105 - $204	174%
Aetna	$126 - $244	209%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$126	209%
Humana	$126	209%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$126 - $232	209%
Medigold	$126	209%
Molina	$126	209%
Care Source	$129	214%
Molina Marketplace	$139	231%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$194	322%
UnitedHealthcare	$194 - $195	322%
Cigna	$212	352%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$215	357%
The Health Plan	$215	357%
Care Source Just4Me	$227	377%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$232	385%
First Health	$241	400%
Ohio Health Choice	$245	407%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$292	484%
Sidecar Health	$348	577%

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 $154.
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 Adena Fayette Medical Center 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.