CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Dekalb Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Dekalb Community Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 520 W Main St, Smithville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $107 (178%)
Insurance Median: $56 (93%)
Cash: $107 (178% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (93% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $59 22%
Community Plan $13 22%
Point Comfort Underwriters $50 83%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement $56 93%
Ascension Complete $56 93%
Centurion Of Tn $56 93%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund $56 93%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $56 93%
Humana $56 93%
Medicare (plans) $56 93%
Nhc Advantage $56 93%
UnitedHealthcare $56 93%
Aetna $57 - $182 95%
Ambetter / Centene $73 121%
Oscar Health $78 129%
Smart Health $78 129%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 520 W Main St, Smithville, TN 37166
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals