CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $782
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $782. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$782

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $782 (1297%)

Insurance Median: $125 (207%)

Cash: $782 (1297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). 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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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
Aetna	$16 - $76	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $127	32%
Blue Shield	$19 - $1,021	32%
Medi-Cal	$19	32%
Health Net	$24 - $696	40%
Molina Medi-Cal	$24	40%
Regal	$28 - $608	46%
Iehp	$61 - $97	101%
Central Health Plan	$67	111%
Humana	$73	121%
Alignment	$75	124%
Medicare (plans)	$75	124%
Champus	$76	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$76	126%
Molina Senior	$76	126%
Scan	$76	126%
Ahmc	$104 - $365	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$125 - $727	207%
Blue Shield Ppo	$135 - $963	224%
Cigna	$236 - $791	392%
Self Pay	$347 - $1,217	576%

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 $782.
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 Parkview Community Hospital 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.