CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $145
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Erlanger Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $145 (241%)
Insurance Median: $15 (25%)
Cash: $145 (241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (25% 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
Humana $6 - $314 10%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $142 10%
Aetna $7 - $256 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $418 12%
Amerigroup $8 - $109 13%
Cigna $8 - $263 13%
Alexian $9 15%
American Health $9 - $56 15%
Bluecare $9 - $39 15%
Clover $9 - $54 15%
Devoted Health $9 - $57 15%
Medicare (plans) $9 15%
Nhc $9 - $57 15%
Pruitthealth Premier $9 15%
Upmc $9 - $54 15%
Atrio Health $10 - $60 17%
Simpra Advantage $10 17%
Ambetter / Centene $11 - $68 18%
Caresource Ga $13 - $22 22%
Caresource Tn $13 - $22 22%
Olympus $13 - $392 22%
Alliant $14 - $392 23%
Caresource Nc $15 - $22 25%
Occunet $15 - $52 25%
Pnoa $15 - $136 25%
Point Comfort Underwriters $15 - $16 25%
Caresource $16 - $109 27%
Peach State Hlth Plan $16 27%
Wellpoint $209 347%
First Health $418 - $445 694%

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