CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Providence Centralia Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Providence Centralia Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 914 S Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $196 (325%)

Insurance Median: $115 (191%)

Cash: $196 (325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (191% 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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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
Kaiser	$68 - $255	113%
Aetna	$70 - $97	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$73	121%
Blue Shield	$74 - $448	123%
Amerigroup	$75	124%
Community Health Plan	$109	181%
Molina	$115	191%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$123 - $373	204%
Coordinated Care	$126	209%
First Choice	$343	569%

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 $196.
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 Providence Centralia Hospital 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.