CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 5.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $37 (241%)

Insurance Median: $82 (534%)

Cash: $37 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (534% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 434%). 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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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 Mcr Adv	$16	104%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$16	104%
Tricare	$16	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $259	104%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$18 - $29	117%
Cigna	$21 - $242	137%
Aetna	$23 - $112	150%
Healthnet-All Plans	$23 - $177	150%
Western Growers-All Plans	$23 - $177	150%
Kaiser Medi-Cal	$29 - $41	189%
Medi-Cal	$29 - $41	189%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans	$38 - $202	247%
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans	$41 - $118	267%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$43 - $120	280%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$46 - $248	299%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$52 - $279	339%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans	$232	1510%
Networks By Design-All Plans	$248	1615%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$248	1615%
Interplan-All Plans	$254	1654%
Beech Street-All Plans	$264	1719%
Choice Care-All Plans	$264	1719%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans	$264	1719%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$271 - $361	1764%

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 $37.
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 Ukiah Valley 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.