CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $492
Cash Discount Price: $1,093
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Trident Medical Center is $492. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,093. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 8.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,093

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$492

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: $1,093 (1814%)

Insurance Median: $492 (816%)

Cash: $1,093 (1814% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $492 (816% 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 816% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 716%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Choice Health Plan	$58	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $1,038	96%
Sc State Employees	$84	139%
Absolute Total Care	$160 - $197	265%
Molina	$197	327%
Nhc Advantage	$208	345%
Pruitt Health	$208	345%
Medcost	$418 - $614	694%
United	$437 - $492	725%
Select Health	$470	780%
Employers Health Network	$492	816%
Occunet	$546	906%
Vocational Rehab	$590	979%
Humana	$710 - $820	1178%
First Health	$798	1324%
Mhnet	$820	1361%
Evernorth	$874	1450%
Multiplan	$929	1541%
Prime Health	$929	1541%
Novanet	$984	1633%

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 $1,093.
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 Trident 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.