CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: San Joaquin General Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at San Joaquin General Hospital is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W Hospital Road, French Camp, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $175 (290%)
Insurance Median: $75 (124%)
Cash: $175 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (124% 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.

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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
Hpsj $23 38%
Ca Health And Wellness $72 119%
Healthnet $72 - $191 119%
Aetna $75 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 124%
Blueshield $75 124%
Brand New Day $75 124%
Cigna $75 124%
Humana $75 124%
Sutter $75 124%
UnitedHealthcare $75 124%
Blue Shield $111 184%
Networks By Design $238 395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 W Hospital Road, French Camp, CA 95231
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals