CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Adventist Health Hanford

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Adventist Health Hanford is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Mall Drive, Hanford, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $11 (72%)

Insurance Median: $22 (143%)

Cash: $11 (72% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (143% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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
Upn Mcal Profee	$14	91%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$16	104%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv-All Plans	$16	104%
Prime Health Mcr Adv- All Plans	$16	104%
Tricare	$16	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $22	104%
Universal Hc Mcr Adv Profee - All Other Plans	$16	104%
Upn Mcr Adv Profee - All Other Plans	$16	104%
Central Valley Med Prov Profee Only-All Plans	$17	111%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$18	117%
Cigna	$20	130%
Aetna	$21	137%
Kaiser - All Other Plans	$22	143%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$22	143%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans	$22	143%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$23	150%
Bc Mcal	$29	189%
Healthnet Mcal	$29	189%
Kaiser Mcal	$29	189%
Medi-Cal	$29	189%
Universal Hc Mcal Profee	$29	189%
Blue Shield Epn	$41	267%
Blue Shield Non-Epn - All Other Plans	$43	280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44	286%
Valley Childrens - All Plans	$48	313%

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 $11.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Hanford is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.