CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $279
  • Cash Discount Price: $264
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$279

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: $264 (438%)
Insurance Median: $279 (463%)
Cash: $264 (438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $279 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 Shield-All Plans $44 - $247 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 - $313 126%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $76 126%
Brand New Day Mcr $76 126%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $76 126%
Molina Mcr Adv $76 126%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $76 126%
Tricare $76 126%
UnitedHealthcare $76 - $211 126%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $83 138%
Healthnet Hmo $95 158%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $98 163%
Aetna $147 - $186 244%
Pacificare-All Plans $206 - $262 342%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $226 - $287 375%
Cigna $250 - $316 415%
Multiplan Comp $266 - $337 441%
Trident - All Plans $283 - $359 470%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $300 - $380 498%
Humana $310 - $392 514%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $333 - $422 553%
Brand New Day Mcal $333 - $422 553%
Medi-Cal $333 - $422 553%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $333 - $422 553%
Ambetter / Centene $343 - $435 569%
Molina Mcal $366 - $464 607%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals