CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Graham Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Graham Regional Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Montgomery Road, Graham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $70 (116%)

Insurance Median: $53 (88%)

Cash: $70 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (88% 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.

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
Amerigroup	$20 - $82	33%
Choicecare Network	$20 - $82	33%
Superior Healthplan	$20 - $82	33%
Wellpoint	$26 - $111	43%
Curative	$39 - $164	65%
Aetna	$42 - $178	70%
Cigna	$42 - $178	70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $206	73%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$55 - $233	91%
Health Advantage Network	$59 - $247	98%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$59 - $247	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$208	345%

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 $70.
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 Graham Regional 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.