CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $198
Cash Discount Price: $738
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is $198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $738. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$738

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$198

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: $738 (1224%)

Insurance Median: $198 (329%)

Cash: $738 (1224% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $198 (329% 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 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). 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

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$24 - $170	40%
Bright Health	$125 - $177	207%
Oscar	$135	224%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$136	226%
Apex Health	$140	232%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$140	232%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$140	232%
Ambetter / Centene	$165 - $171	274%
Humana	$184	305%
Cigna	$186 - $241	309%
United	$219 - $332	363%
Centurion	$304	504%
Aetna	$369 - $4,700	612%
Bgfh Singlesource	$369 - $627	612%
Multiplan	$428	710%
Employers Health Network	$516	856%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$553	918%
Beech Street	$649	1077%
Prime Health	$649	1077%

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 $738.
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 Tristar Southern Hills 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.