CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Roper Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $24,791
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,757
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 411.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Roper Hospital is $24,791. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,757. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 411.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,757

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,791

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: $26,757 (44395%)
Insurance Median: $24,791 (41133%)
Cash: $26,757 (44395% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24,791 (41133% 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 41133% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 41033%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $860 - $29,771 1427%
Aetna $890 - $30,813 1477%
Humana $903 - $31,260 1498%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals