CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $105
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at University Health System, Inc is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$105

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: $58 (96%)
Insurance Median: $105 (174%)
Cash: $58 (96% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $105 (174% 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
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $163 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $149 30%
Wellpoint $48 - $57 80%
Cigna $54 - $176 90%
Humana $54 90%
Aetna $56 - $163 93%
Devoted Health $56 93%
American Health $57 95%
Medicare (plans) $57 - $58 95%
Nhc $57 95%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $57 95%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $93 154%
Multiplan $140 232%
Nx Health $140 232%
Phcs $140 232%
Naphcare $151 251%
Coventry $163 270%
Beechstreet $174 289%
Prime Health $174 - $232 289%
Seven Corners $174 289%
Usa $186 309%
Evolutions $209 347%
Galaxy $209 347%
Healthsmart $209 347%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals