CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $511
Cash Discount Price: $629
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $511. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $629. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 8.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$629

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$511

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: $629 (1044%)

Insurance Median: $511 (848%)

Cash: $629 (1044% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $511 (848% 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 848% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 748%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1 - $628	2%
Health Net	$1 - $628	2%
Molina	$53 - $578	88%
Epic Americas	$126 - $419	209%
Community Health Group	$249 - $561	413%
Medi-Cal	$285 - $1,619	473%
County Medical Services	$335	556%
Humana	$335	556%
Blue Shield	$401 - $524	665%
California Health And Wellness	$401	665%
Aetna	$402 - $14,409	667%
Interplan	$473	785%
Cigna	$503 - $561	835%
Managed Health Network	$511	848%
Multiplan	$556 - $561	923%
San Diego Pace	$587	974%
Allianz Global Assistance	$628	1042%
UnitedHealthcare	$628	1042%

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 $629.
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 Sharp Chula Vista 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.