CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Erlanger Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $19 (124%)
Insurance Median: $22 (143%)
Cash: $19 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (143% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $13 - $44 85%
Humana $14 - $27 91%
Cigna $15 - $22 98%
Amerigroup $16 - $45 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $36 104%
Aetna $17 - $19 111%
Alexian $18 117%
Bluecare $18 - $68 117%
Clover $18 117%
Medicare (plans) $18 117%
Upmc $18 117%
American Health $19 124%
Devoted Health $19 124%
Nhc $19 124%
Pruitthealth Premier $19 124%
Atrio Health $20 130%
Simpra Advantage $20 130%
Ambetter / Centene $23 150%
Caresource $25 163%
Peach State Hlth Plan $25 163%
Caresource Ga $26 - $46 169%
Caresource Tn $26 - $46 169%
Olympus $27 - $31 176%
Alliant $29 189%
Caresource Nc $31 - $46 202%
Occunet $32 208%
Pnoa $32 - $43 208%
Point Comfort Underwriters $32 - $33 208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals