CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $357
Cash Discount Price: $793
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $357. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $793. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$793

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$357

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: $793 (1316%)

Insurance Median: $357 (592%)

Cash: $793 (1316% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $357 (592% 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 592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 492%). 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
Group Health	$20	33%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$57	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $753	95%
Sc State Employees	$84	139%
Absolute Total Care	$116 - $143	192%
Cigna	$125 - $256	207%
Molina	$143	237%
Nhc Advantage	$151	251%
Pruitt Health	$151	251%
United	$338 - $357	561%
Select Health	$341	566%
Occunet	$396	657%
Medcost	$397 - $542	659%
Vocational Rehab	$428	710%
Employers Health Network	$436	723%
Evernorth	$634	1052%
First Health	$654	1085%
Global Excel Management	$658	1092%
Humana	$674	1118%
Multiplan	$674	1118%
National Choicecare	$674	1118%
Prime Health	$674	1118%
Novanet	$714	1185%

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 $793.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.