CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $390
Cash Discount Price: $1,136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Parkridge Medical Center is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$390

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: $1,136 (1885%)

Insurance Median: $390 (647%)

Cash: $1,136 (1885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $390 (647% 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 647% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 547%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$19 - $352	32%
Ambetter / Centene	$166 - $182	275%
Amerigroup	$173	287%
Bright Health	$193 - $273	320%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$209	347%
Apex Health	$216	358%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$216	358%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$216	358%
Peach State	$227	377%
Wellcare	$227	377%
Humana	$284 - $738	471%
Cigna	$286 - $909	475%
United	$390 - $511	647%
Health One Alliance	$522 - $772	866%
Aetna	$568 - $4,700	942%
Value Option	$568	942%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$681	1130%
Multiplan	$681	1130%
North Ga Health Services	$738	1224%
Employers Health Network	$795	1319%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$795	1319%
Mhnet	$852	1414%
Compsych	$909	1508%
Beech Street	$999	1658%
Prime Health	$999	1658%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,136.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkridge Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.